PCU RN
Newark, NJ
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Newark, New Jersey.

Location

Newark, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30), with every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) will provide high-quality care to adult patients with multi-organ issues including heart failure, hypertension, and cardiac rhythm disorders. The RN will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient care. Patients may include those on telemetry, LVAD, and those recovering from cardiac procedures and transplants. The RN will utilize the EPIC documentation system for patient records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients' conditions and coordinate care plans.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Provide care for ventilated patients and trach management.
• Execute neuro checks and manage stable stroke and trauma patients.
• Implement isolation precautions and manage ostomy care.
• Document patient care using the EPIC charting system.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit or similar setting.
• Experience at a Trauma Level II or higher is preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active NJ or Compact Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.

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.