CVICU Registered Nurse

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12-hour (19:00 - 07:30).

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CVICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to patients with cardiac conditions. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in critical care nursing and experience handling post-operative cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative care of fresh heart patients, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR cases.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies as prescribed.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment and techniques.
• Assist with invasive procedures such as chest tube insertions and removal.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate and implement care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding care and recovery processes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active NJ RN License or Compact License.
• 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered with initial training in CVICU.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required.
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in managing arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and ventilator settings.

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!