IMU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Wheeling, WV
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour day/night rotating shifts, weekends as scheduled. Shifts run from 7 AM to 7 PM; staff must be on the unit by 6:45 AM/PM.

Job Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Care Unit. The unit consists of 30 beds, including 14 private and 16 semi-private rooms, with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, occasionally 1:6. Nurses will collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists who are in-house 24/7. The role involves managing various patient conditions, including chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and providing care for patients on medication drips.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and titrate IV drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin.
• Monitor telemetry strips; RN's must be able to read and interpret their own strips.
• Provide care and conduct assessments for patients with intermediate care needs.
• Manage patient care alongside nurse aides and clinical assistants.
• Participate in patient orientation and training.
• Float to other units as needed, including Telemetry and MedSurg with ratios up to 1:6.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

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!