Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. The unit has 16 beds and operates with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. As a part of our collaborative care team, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage invasive lines including Swan Ganz, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
• Provide nursing care for patients on ventilators and manage CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) when required.
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment such as GE monitors and Impella devices effectively.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience in adult ICU settings such as CVICU, Neuro ICU, or any Critical Care specialty.
• Experience with ventilator management, central lines, and chest tube care.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• BSN degree is preferred.
• Experience with Meditech EMR is a plus.

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!