PCU (Step-Down) Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12 hours (19:00 - 07:00), with every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is a critical care step-down unit dedicated to providing exceptional, evidence-based care to adult patients who require more specialized care than is available on a general medical-surgical unit. The RN will be responsible for managing patients with complex medical conditions and supporting a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7.
• Provide care for patients requiring continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring.
• Administer IV therapy and perform phlebotomy as required.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; utilize Rapid Response/Code teams effectively.
• Demonstrate competency in nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management.
• Ensure adherence to isolation precautions and other safety protocols.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a similar setting.
• New York State RN license is required in hand for submission.
• BLS certification is mandatory; ACLS and NIHSS are preferred.
• Experience with EPIC charting system is required.
• Telemetry and critical care experience preferred.

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!