ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,887/weekOverview
- Start Date05/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Valid RN license
Description
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (18:45 - 07:15).
Job Description
The position is for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in an ICU stepdown unit that resembles intensive care, providing high-quality patient care. The role requires expertise in managing complex patient situations and administering vasoactive drips while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage patients on arterial lines and vasoactive drips.
- Respond to rapid response situations and interact with IV teams and other support services.
- Administer blood products and manage central and peripheral lines.
- Provide care for diverse patient populations, including adolescents and geriatrics, with varying complexities.
- Utilize telemetry systems for the interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care plans.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in PCU/DOU/ICU settings.
- Active RN license in the applicable state or compact state.
- ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications required.
- Experience with IV starts, telemetry, and conscious sedation.
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
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- 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 Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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