PCU RN
Albany, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Progressive Critical Care Unit

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Progressive Critical Care Unit, where you will care for some of the most medically delicate and surgically complex patients in our region. The ideal candidate will have Epic experience and be adept in handling cases involving respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Progressive Critical Care Unit.
• Administer medications and manage advanced hemodynamics including pressor usage per titration protocols.
• Monitor patients receiving antihypertensive drips, sedative and Narcan drips, and thrombo-embolytics.
• Perform procedures such as CVP management, EVD setup, and ortho traction.
• Implement infection prevention protocols and assist in respiratory care (HFNC, BiPap/Cpap).
• Manage an average of 3 high acuity patients effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active RN license and ACLS certification.
• Epic experience is required.
• Experience in a Progressive Critical Care Unit or ICU in a community hospital setting preferred.
• Must be competent in the care of medical and surgical populations.

Schedule

This position is for the 7A - 7:30P shift.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!