RN - CVICU

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RN

This is a 13-week contract position.

3x12-Hour Night Shift (19:00 - 07:00) including weekdays and weekends.

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVIUC) RN will provide specialized care for patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries. The role requires experience in managing high-acuity patients, particularly those undergoing fresh open-heart admissions from the OR and requires critical oversight in advanced monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Manage direct fresh open-heart admissions from the OR.
• Monitor and manage advanced hemodynamic parameters, including pressure monitoring and Swan-Ganz management.
• Administer and monitor CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
• Utilize Impella monitoring effectively post-operatively.
• Deliver care to high-acuity cardiac patients with potential overflow requiring step-down level care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Must have 2+ years of nursing experience, specifically in CVIUC.
• Must have experience with direct open-heart admissions from the OR, cardiac surgery skills, Swan-Ganz management, Impella monitoring, and CRRT.
• Current RN License (WV or Compact) required; pending licenses may be accepted.
• Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIHSS (must be through AHA).
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

• 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
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• 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!