Registered Nurse - Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Cardiology Stepdown Unit. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care to those with cardiac conditions, working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac conditions.
• Administer titratable cardiac IV medications and manage patients post cardiac procedures.
• Monitor patient vitals and response to treatments while adhering to established protocols.
• Participate in bedside cardioversion procedures as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid RN license with stepdown or progressive care experience.
• Telemetry experience is mandatory.
• Experience with titratable cardiac IV medications such as nitroglycerine, Cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin drips.
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS.
• Preferred: Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) and relief charge experience.

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!