Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical\n\nLocation\n\nNot specified\n\nAssignment Duration\n\nThis is a 13-week contract position.\n\nSchedule\n\nNight shift, 3x12-hour shifts (18 : 30 - 07 : 00).\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Medical Surgical Nurse will provide patient care for adults and geriatrics on a busy 8th-floor Med / Surg unit. The nurse will manage a patient load of 1 : 6 and will be responsible for various medical / surgical patients, including stroke and surgical patients, and will work closely with interdisciplinary support teams.\n\nResponsibilities\n
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for medical and surgical patients.\n
- Administer medications and monitor patient conditions.\n
- Manage and care for IV therapy and blood products.\n
- Conduct regular assessments and document patient histories and care plans using Epic.\n
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services.\n
- Participate in the Rapid Response and Code teams when necessary.\n
- Float to other areas as needed and cover weekend shifts as requested.\n\nRequired Experience / Certifications / Licensure\n
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical / Surgical nursing.\n
- Certified in BLS and NIHSS (preferred).\n
- CPI certification preferred.\n
- Experience with IV therapy, peripheral line care, and management.\n
- Familiarity with respiratory care and gastrointestinal management is preferred.\n
- Basic understanding of telemetry monitoring and emergency response protocols.\n\nWhy ARMStaffing?\n\nAt ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer : \n
- Health Benefits : Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more\n
- Onboarding Made Easy : We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care\n
- Clinical Support : In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate\n
- 401k Retirement Plan : Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution\n
- Recruiter Matching : Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty\n
- Extras : Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more\n\nWe're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why : \n
- SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019\n
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023\n
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023\n
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics\n
- We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!\n\nContract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!