RN - ER

Penn Highlands State College; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in State College, PA, for a night shift on a 13-week contract with rotating 3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holiday.

You will provide critical care to a diverse patient population, perform triage, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in high-acuity situations. Cerner charting and a 1:3 patient ratio are involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience (charge nurse experience preferred).
• Active RN license in Pennsylvania.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• CPR certification required to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to patients with diverse medical conditions
• Administer medications and manage IVs
• Perform triage and assessment of patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care
• Support management of critical conditions, including respiratory distress and acute psychosis
• Conduct EKGs and manage splints as needed

Skills

Critical care nursing

Triage

IV administration

EKG interpretation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in PA

Tools

Cerner charting system

Job description

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Night Shift) in State College, Pennsylvania.

Location

State College, PA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Rotating 3x12-hour shifts, every other weekend, every other holiday.

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will provide critical care to patients across various age groups, including adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. This role requires expertise in managing urgent medical issues and utilizing the Cerner charting system. You will be involved in high-acuity cases and responsible for a patient ratio of 1:3.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care to patients with diverse medical conditions
• Administer medications and manage IVs
• Perform triage and assessment of patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care
• Support management of critical conditions, including respiratory distress and acute psychosis
• Conduct EKGs and manage splints as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with charge experience preferred
• Experience with a diverse patient population and emergency settings

Certifications/Licensure

• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Current CPR certification required to be obtained within 6 months of hire

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements - we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.