ICU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Registered Nurse - Neurosurgical Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Schedule-D/E/N Rotating Shift Schedule - Weekends, Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit Needs 36 or 48 hours per week.

Job Description

The neurosurgical unit offers extraordinary opportunities to care for a diverse patient population. Work with multidisciplinary teams specializing in brain tumors, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular, and epilepsy surgery. This is a mixed-acuity unit with both floor-level and an 8-bed high-acuity step-down unit for patients with more complex needs who require hemodynamic and neurological monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a neurosurgical unit.
• Conduct Q1 neuro checks for neurological assessment.
• Manage EVDs, lumbar drains, and subdural drains.
• Administer 3% NS, Cardene drips, and arterial lines.
• Assist in carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coiling/clips, and DBS insertion (Deep Brain Stimulator).
• Manage VP shunts and seizure management as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have stepdown/PCU experience.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in high acuity stroke and neurosurgery.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY).
• Telemetry experience required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• RN License (Only NY Licenses are accepted at this time).
• ACLS certification 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!