Registered Nurse - ICU

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

The ICU Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to critically ill patients, working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on acute interventions and monitoring. The position requires proficiency in various advanced nursing skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, ensuring timely intervention as required.
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders and protocols.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, cardioversions, and more.
• Manage advanced equipment including ventilators, telemetry, and IV pumps.
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner documentation system.
• Offer support and education to patients and their families.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• ICU experience is required.
• Must have experience with titration of vesicant medications, use of pressors, sedation, paralytics, and ventilators.
• Familiarity with telemetry interpretation, hemodynamics, and PA catheter setup and interpretation.
• Advanced skills in IABP, Impella, and CRRT procedures are appreciated.
• No specific certifications are required; CCRN is recommended.

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!