RN MedSurg/Tele

**Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Telemetry / IMC** **Shift:** 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM **Guaranteed Weekly Hours:** 36 (possible weekend rotation) **Location:** Portland, ME **Job Description:** We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a bustling Medical Telemetry and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring a patient-centered approach at all times. **Key Responsibilities:** - Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Medical Telemetry and IMC setting. - Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs and health status, including telemetry strips. - Manage care for diverse patient populations, including those with respiratory issues, sepsis, DKA, and altered mental status. - Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. - Maintain high standards of nursing practice in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. - Participate in floating to other critical care and medical/surgical units as needed to meet patient care demands. **Qualifications:** - Minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience in a medical telemetry or intermediate care setting is required. - Ventilator experience and proficiency in tracheostomy care are essential. - Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility are crucial for success in this role. - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory. - Must possess a valid RN license to practice in the state of Maine or have pending state licensure in process. **Unit Information:** - Number of Beds: 43 - Patient Ratios: Day Shift Med/Surg 1:4-5; Night Shift Med/Surg 1:5-6; Day and Night IMC 3:1 - Equipment utilized includes ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, IV pumps, and more. - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Epic. **Dress Code:** - Scrubs are required; maintain a professional appearance with no unacceptable attire or logos outside of hospital-related designs. **Additional Information:** - This position does entail some floating to other units based on the needs of the facility. - Opportunities for further training and education within the unit are available. --- **At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:** **Health Benefits** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more. **Onboarding Made Easy** We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details. **Clinical Support** Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way. **401k Retirement Savings Plan** After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. **Recruiter Matching** When you apply with ARM, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. 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 - Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 - Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics - Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on the location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!