Progressive Care Unit RN
Albany, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Location

Local candidates only, ineligible counties apply.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 7A - 7:30P

Job Description

The nurses in our Progressive Critical Care Unit care for some of the most medically delicate and surgically complex patients in our region. Responsibilities include overseeing patients experiencing respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications. We expect our nurses to be competent in advanced care techniques, including the administration of medications and the monitoring of critical health indicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high acuity medical and surgical patients.
• Administer ACLS and advanced hemodynamics, including pressor usage per titration protocols.
• Manage antihypertensive, sedative, and narcan drips, as well as thrombo-embolytics.
• Oversee monitoring equipment: a-line, CVP, EVD, and ortho traction.
• Implement infection prevention protocols as necessary.
• Utilize HFNC, BiPap/Cpap, and oxypendent based on patient needs.
• Maintain an average patient load of 3 high acuity patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Epic experience required.
• Experience in large-scale adult PCU and community hospital ICU preferred.
• Must possess relevant nursing certifications and licensure.

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!