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 settingMonitor cardiac status, vital signs, and EKGs; respond to arrhythmias and emergenciesAdminister medications, titrate drips (vasopressors, inotropes), and manage ventilatorsCollaborate with cardiologists and surgical teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomesMaintain accurate and timely documentation using hospital EMR systemsEducate patients and families on cardiac procedures, recovery expectations, and care plansRequirements:Active RN license in the state of practice or compact licenseMinimum 1–2 years of recent ICU experience, with at least 1 year in a cardiac ICU or CCUBLS and ACLS certification required (CCRNs preferred)Strong knowledge of post-op cardiac protocols, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetryExperience 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 stipendsWeekly direct depositTravel housing or stipend options availableFull credentialing and licensure reimbursement24/7 recruiter support and job matching expertiseFull medical, dental, and vision benefits