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Job Title: Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit

Shift:

AM M-F: 7am-5pm with 4-10 hour shifts (lunches deducted)

MUST BE ABLE TO SCRUB STEMI.

On call requirement: weekdays and rotational weekends (1 to 2 weekends per month)

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the surgical unit. This position requires individuals with strong assessment skills, clinical knowledge, and the ability to work cooperatively within a healthcare team. Key responsibilities include:

Job Functions:

1. Assessment Skills: Competently assess all normal stages of growth and development from pediatric to geriatric patients, delivering appropriate care through systematic, comprehensive, and accurate assessments.
2. Clinical Skills: Consistently demonstrate clinical skills through direct patient care activities, providing knowledgeable and effective nursing care to the unit's patient population.
3. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation according to guidelines, including responsibility for various components of the nursing process and tracking patient progress.
4. Professionalism: Uphold professional practice responsibilities, demonstrating knowledge of policies and identifying opportunities for clinical and professional growth.
5. Patient Satisfaction: Respond to patients, families, and colleagues with professionalism and courtesy, fostering a patient-centered environment.
6. Safety: Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and Universal Protocol, ensuring safe transfer techniques and following proper body mechanics.
7. Unit-Specific Knowledge: Demonstrate familiarity with surgical patients' diagnoses, procedures, and relevant equipment, individualizing care based on procedure type and anesthesia used.
8. Responsibility and Accountability: Contribute to the perioperative team by prioritizing patient care based on needs and any changes in their condition.
9. Patient Education: Engage with patients and families in understanding surgical procedures and instructions, conducting pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education.
10. Pre Admission Testing (PAT): Support the timely completion of patient testing and evaluate PAT orders for appropriateness and potential omissions.

Physical Requirements:

As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years critical care experience - required
• Licensure: Current RN License - Required
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS - Required
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Job Category:

Clinical - Nursing - Travel - Newton

Guaranteed Hours: 38.00 Contract Weeks: 89

Why Join Us?

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 ARMStaffing, 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.

Recognitions:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023</