Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour day/night rotation with weekends scheduled as needed.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide high-quality patient care in an acute care setting. The unit has a total of 30 beds and operates with a patient ratio of 1:6, which may extend to 1:7. RNs are required to be comfortable with this ratio and will work under the supervision of a charge RN, who will also carry an assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for diagnosed conditions such as CHF, COPD, cellulitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, pneumonia, urosepsis, and acute kidney injury (AKI).
• Titrate drips, specifically heparin, based on aPTT results.
• Collaborate with nursing aides (PCTs) on the unit to support patient care activities.
• Monitor patients with telemetry systems watched remotely by monitor techs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must hold BLS and NIHSS certifications.
• Valid RN license preferred, but not required for submission.

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!