RN: ICU in Des Moines, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3×12 hour shifts.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees while prioritizing patient safety and employee safety.

Responsibilities
• Perform a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on nursing assessments.
• Communicate patient information and status regularly during team conferences.
• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient education from the day of admission.
• Ensure continuity of care by communicating changes in patient status to all relevant care providers.
• Supervise and train ancillary nursing personnel, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Participate in creating a positive unit environment and contribute to team dynamics.
• Assume charge responsibilities as required following orientation.
• Engage in professional development through continuing education and self-study.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
• BLS Certification required prior to the first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to the first shift (specific to certain locations).
• A minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience is required.

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!