Registered Nurse - Open Heart Intensive Care Unit (OHICU)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

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

Job Description

The Open Heart Intensive Care Unit (OHICU) is a specialized 10-bed unit providing care for critically ill/postoperative cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and general surgery patients aged 18 and older. As a Registered Nurse in the OHICU, you will be responsible for overseeing complex cases that require advanced cardiac life support, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management among other critical nursing duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor invasive hemodynamic parameters.
• Caring for patients recovering from open heart surgery.
• Administer advanced resuscitation techniques and manage arrythmia interventions.
• Utilize equipment such as VADs, ECMO, and IABPs as required.
• Provide meticulous patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care nursing experience required.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Prior experience with Epic charting system is mandatory.
• EKG exam must be passed on the first attempt; failure may result in cancellation of contract.

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!