RN - CCU

Registered Nurse – CCU (Cardiac Care Unit, ICU)Assignment Type: Travel / Local Contracts Agency: ARMStaffing | Location: Nationwide OpportunitiesJob Description: ARMStaffing is hiring skilled Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurses (RNs) for travel and local contract opportunities across the U.S. As a specialized ICU nurse, you'll provide critical care to post-operative cardiac patients recovering from procedures such as bypass surgery, valve repair, or heart transplants.Key Duties: • Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in a high-acuity ICU setting • Monitor cardiac status, vital signs, and EKGs; respond to arrhythmias and emergencies • Administer medications, titrate drips (vasopressors, inotropes), and manage ventilators • Collaborate with cardiologists and surgical teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using hospital EMR systems • Educate patients and families on cardiac procedures, recovery expectations, and care plansRequirements: • Active RN license in the state of practice or compact license • Minimum 1–2 years of recent ICU experience, with at least 1 year in a cardiac ICU or CCU • BLS and ACLS certification required (CCRNs preferred) • Strong knowledge of post-op cardiac protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetry • Experience with critical care equipment (e.g., Swan-Ganz, balloon pump, CVP lines) • Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or similar EMR systems preferredWhy Choose ARMStaffing: • Competitive pay rates + tax-free stipends • Weekly direct deposit • Travel housing or stipend options available • Full credentialing and licensure reimbursement • 24/7 recruiter support and job matching expertise • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits