RN - PCU
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Nursing
Cardiology, ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step-Down Unit
This is a 13-week contract position.
Night shift, working 36 hours per week from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, typically every 3rd weekend and 1 holiday per contract. Flexibility may be required based on staffing needs.
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the cardiac step-down unit. The RN must be adept at handling cardiac drips, heart catheter recovery, and post-operative care for open-heart surgery patients.
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to cardiac step-down patients, including post-op open-heart and cardiac/med-surg patients.
Administer medications and manage cardiac drips per protocol.
Monitor patient vitals and respond to patient needs efficiently.
Float to other units during low patient volumes, if needed.
Care for ventilated patients on rare occasions, depending on patient requirements and staffing levels.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in cardiac step-down nursing.
Experience with heart catheter recovery and management of cardiac drips.
Competence in caring for post-op open-heart patients.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
Experience with Epic EMR is required.
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
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Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
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