Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Progressive Care

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with stepdown and telemetry experience. The primary focus is on caring for patients recovering from cardiovascular and vascular surgeries, along with overflow medical cardiology patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care for cardiovascular surgery and vascular surgery patients including open-heart procedures.
• Perform monitoring and management of postoperative care, including telemetry monitoring.
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips and IV therapies as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide support and education to patients and families related to recovery processes.
• Manage and assist with equipment including IV pumps, epidural pumps and vital sign monitors.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have current RN license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience in a stepdown or telemetry unit is mandatory.
• Prior experience with CV surgery patients preferred.

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
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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!