PCU Registered Nurse
Plattsburgh, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour Night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM) with weekend requirements, typically every other weekend.

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing patient care with a focus on telemetry and progressive care patients requiring closer monitoring. This role requires acute patient care and experience with cardiac conditions and various infusion therapies.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care assignments with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 3:1.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Provide care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and supportive interventions.
• Collaborate with an ancillary team, including CNA and telemetry techs, to ensure patient needs are met.
• Perform unit-specific procedures including starting IVs, managing cardiac drips, and monitoring insulin therapy.
• Participate in charge nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Utilize the EPIC documentation system for patient care documentation.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must possess a valid RN license in the state of New York or proof of application.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a progressive care or telemetry unit.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required prior to starting.
• Experience with telehealth monitoring and advanced cardiac care is essential.
• Recent (within the last 2 years) experience with the EPIC documentation system is required.

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!