Registered Nurse (RN) - 13 Week Contract

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift: 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by ensuring adherence to the nursing care plan. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to form an individualized plan of care.
• Identify teaching needs and goals for each patient based on nursing admission assessments and collaboration with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and ensure accurate documentation in medical records.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs, focusing on direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and commence patient teaching accordingly.
• Communicate changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Supervise and train ancillary nursing personnel, ensuring effective decision-making and delegation.
• Contribute to unit functionality by providing calm direction and support to staff and families.
• Maintain communication regarding service needs, supplies, and training with management and senior nursing staff.
• Assume charge responsibility as directed and ensure patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.
• Engage in professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities effectively to meet patient needs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift (specific to certain locations).
• Minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!