ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
State College, PA
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,027/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Valid RN license
Description
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Days 0645-1915; 3 12 Hour Shifts EOW, EOH
Job Description
The Critical Care Nurse provides professional nursing care to treat human responses to life-threatening problems based on the American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) Standards. This includes assessing patient needs, developing a plan of care, implementing nursing measures, and evaluating effectiveness of care for pediatric through geriatric patients. The nurse recognizes cardiac arrhythmias and life-threatening emergency situations, taking appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing assessment of all critically ill patients to promote optimal outcomes.
- Conducting comprehensive health history and physical assessments.
- Prioritizing patient problems/needs based on actual/potential threats.
- Developing and implementing a plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
- Managing life-threatening complications per hospital policies and AACN standards.
- Accepting responsibility for maintaining knowledge and skills in critical care practice.
- Ensuring compliance with licensure, certification, and registration requirements.
- Completing mandatory education and participating in annual competency fairs.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
Preference will be given to those with EPIC experience as we transition from Meditech to EPIC on 5/30.
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!
Employer
ARMStaffing
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
About State College, PA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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