Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Telemetry Float

Location

Plattsburgh, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend required. Travelers must be available to work 2 out of the 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day/Eve).

Job Description

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for our Medical/Surgical Telemetry units. This position includes responsibilities in the float pool, specifically for units providing care to oncology, orthopedics, and urology patients. The essential duties involve monitoring patients, performing assessments, and delivering necessary interventions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EPIC) for documentation and medication administration.
• Float between designated telemetry units as needed, including potential assignments in the Emergency Care Center (ECC) for ED HOLD patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a relevant specialty.
• BLS certification required; CMSRN certification preferred.
• NIHSS certification required prior to starting.
• New York nursing license or proof of application.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, 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!