RN, PCU

Registered Nurse - Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Unit

Job Description

The Trauma & General Surgery Inpatient Unit is a high-impact, fast-paced nursing environment that focuses on multi-trauma care, complex wound care, and a variety of surgical conditions. Nurses will engage with step-down and floor patients, allowing for a unique blend of fast-paced floor management and critical step-down care.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with multi-trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and complex surgical conditions.
• Provide nursing interventions that include advanced wound care and management of drains and chest tubes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including care management and rehabilitation services, to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios, ensuring a safe and effective care environment.
• Monitor critical care situations and respond to patient needs in both step-down and floor settings.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have Epic experience and Level 1 Trauma experience.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience with complex wound care, chest tubes, respiratory support, and advanced medical/surgical conditions.

Schedule

This is a weekend night shift position, working from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

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!