ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Newport News, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
**Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)**
**Shift: Day - 3x12.0 Hours**
**Location:** (Location to be Specified)
**Job Summary:**
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care through the implementation and supervision of nursing care plans. You will be responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees to ensure a cohesive and effective care environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis of individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to identify teaching needs and establish goals related to patient diagnoses.
- Provide timely updates on patient information and status for initial and re-evaluation team conferences.
- Ensure all documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses is accurate and submitted in accordance with hospital policy.
- Participate actively in the patient rehabilitation program, prioritizing education for patients and families based on identified health care needs.
- Initiate discharge planning upon patient admission, including teaching and preparation for discharge.
- Communicate pertinent changes in patient status to support continuity of care and patient safety.
- Supervise and train ancillary nursing personnel, utilizing effective problem-solving techniques.
- Maintain personal and environmental safety as per hospital and nursing protocols.
- Contribute positively to unit functioning by offering direction, support, and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
- Facilitate necessary communication with management regarding service needs, such as supplies and training.
- Take charge responsibility as requested after completing the orientation period.
- Engage in professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
- Organize and prioritize tasks to efficiently meet patient needs.
**Required Qualifications:**
- Current BLS Certification prior to first shift.
- ACLS Certification (required for specific locations).
- Minimum of two (2) years of bedside clinical experience.
- Experience in PCU/Critical Care or Step-Down units.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
**Behavioral Characteristics:**
- Commitment to patient and employee safety.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.
**Additional Information:**
This position may require participation in various clinical and team-building activities aimed at enhancing unit cohesion and effectiveness.
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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 ARMS, 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.
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
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification
*Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*
ARMStaffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
