Stepdown RN - Fort Smith, AR (Perm)

RNStaff is looking for USRNs looking for a permanent contract in the State of Arkansas. International RNs looking for sponsorship program are very welcome.

* Full Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) from the first day of work month

* Full Sponsorship except for NCLEX which is reimbursable

* Relocation Assistance/Allowance.

* NO SALARY DEDUCTIONS

* Competitive salary ranges

* Educational and Licensing allowance covered

* 401K (Retirement Savings)

* PTO and Sick Days

* Guaranteed Yearly Increase!

See Job Description:

Location: Arkansas

Position: Stepdown

Responsibilities:

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Work with EKG monitor technicians to evaluate and interpret EKG strips.
• Interpret laboratory results and cardiac tests, and proactively educate patients in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Initiate intravenously therapy, administer medications, provide care for post-operative open-heart patients and post cardiac catheter patients.
• Maintain responsibility for clinical activities of all nurses caring for patients assign, prepare annual evaluations on all nurses assign.

Certifications - Required

AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certificate
AHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate
AHA PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate

Education - Required

Graduate of accredited Nursing program

Experience - Required

1 - 2 year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line

Licenses - Required

Registered Nurse State of Arkansas

Ann Dizon

Account Manager

317 328 2866

ann@rnstaff.com