ICU Registered Nurse
Knoxville, TN
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse (Night Shift) in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires 3 shifts of 12 hours each, working from 19:00 to 07:00 with every other weekend commitment.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality care by ensuring that the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees. A focus on patient and employee safety is paramount, as the RN will participate in maintaining a safe working environment and adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of individualized care plans.
• Identify teaching needs related to patient diagnoses and develop educational goals in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Participate in the patient rehabilitation program and ensure the delivery of direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and begin patient education accordingly.
• Communicate changes in patient status to relevant care providers to support continuity of care and patient safety.
• Offer direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Contribute positively to the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supply levels, and clinical training.
• Assume charge responsibilities as requested during the orientation period and prioritize efficient use of time and staff.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience is highly desired.

Certifications/Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to the first shift.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.