Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

The Intensive Care Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide exceptional patient care for critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in advanced nursing practices and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed ICU setting.
• Monitor vital signs and manage ventilators and telemetry.
• Administer medications, including titration of vesicant meds, pressors, sedation, and paralytics.
• Participate in procedures such as central line insertion, cardioversion, and chest tube insertions.
• Engage in patient and family education regarding health management.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Recent ICU experience is required.
• Expertise in hemodynamics and understanding of PA catheter setup and interpretation.
• Experience with transvenous pacing and cardioversion.
• CCRN certification is appreciated but not required.
• Skills in IABP, Impella, and CRRT are desirable.

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!