Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $47 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $47 per hour at ARMStaffing summary:

The Local Contract Nurse RN in Med Surg / Telemetry provides comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient safety and care. Candidates must hold a current nursing license and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills.

ARMStaffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a local contract nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Local Contract

ARMStaffing is looking for MedSurg Tele Nurses – MedSurg Tele Unit

The MedSurg Tele RN provides comprehensive care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, including assessing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, while also monitoring vital signs and interpreting telemetry data to ensure patient safety. 

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conducts individualized patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs. Develops and implements individualized plans of care, considering patient goals and healthcare team recommendations. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and revise the plan of care as needed. 
• Telemetry Monitoring: Monitors patients' cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and other critical parameters using telemetry equipment. Interprets telemetry data, identifies trends, and recognizes potential problems or complications. Alerts healthcare providers promptly regarding concerning changes in patient status.  
• Medication Administration and Treatment: Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers. Monitors patients for adverse reactions to medications and report any concerns.  
• Patient and Family Education: Provides education to patients and families about their conditions, medications, and treatment plans. Answers questions and addresses concerns related to patient care. 
• Documentation: Maintains accurate and comprehensive documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses. Documents telemetry data, vital signs, and other relevant information.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to ensure coordinated patient care. Communicatse effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:  Must hold a current Pennsylvania nursing license. 
• Experience:  May require specific experience depending on the specific position within the department.  
• Skills:  Strong time management, assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential. 
• Certifications:  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Work Environment:

• Fast-Paced and Demanding: Telemetry units are known for being fast-paced and demanding, requiring nurses to be able to quickly assess patients and respond to changes in their conditions. 
• Teamwork: Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, other nurses, and support staff. 
• Physical demands: May be required to lift, transfer, and assist patients, including patients with varying degrees of mobility. A significant portion of the shift is spent standing and walking, with some sitting. 

At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

• Health & Retirement Benefits
  Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more…
• Complimentary Onboarding
  We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
• On-Call Support
  We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
• 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 applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #31678748. Posted job title: RN:MedSurg/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00

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

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