RN: ICU in Carter Lake, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift 3×12.0 Contract Position

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3 days a week, 12-hour shifts.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality care by ensuring adherence to the nursing care plan. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees, and promotes a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities
• Conduct nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, forming individualized care plans.
• Identify patient and family teaching needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and manage direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding patient status changes to the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing staff while effectively managing time and resources.
• Contribute positively to the unit’s functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs and supplies.
• Assume charge responsibilities as requested after the orientation period.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through education and self-study.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
• BLS certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift (CIRH ONLY).
• A minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience is highly desired.

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!