RN - PCU

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. As a critical member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), you will care for over 4000 cardiology patients annually, including those undergoing procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. You will also manage the care of approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-operative) discharged from the unit, specializing in care for congestive heart failure and conducting electrophysiology studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for cardiovascular patients
• Monitor and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Utilize clinical judgment in patient assessments and care planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in national clinical trials through the NISUS research department

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1+ year of Stepdown experience (required)
• Proficient in Cardiac care (required)
• Must be comfortable with EKG interpretation (required)
• Willingness to float to similar units as necessary (required)
• Current Michigan RN license (verification required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (required)

Schedule

This position requires a shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with a guaranteed 36 hours. Potential weekend shifts may also occur.

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!