Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery Recovery

Location

Reston, VA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 07:00-19:00. Required to work 36 hours per week with 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse specialized in cardiac surgery recovery to join our team. As a key member of the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit, you will provide high-quality care to fresh cardiac surgery patients during their immediate postoperative recovery and into the following days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary recovery care for patients post cardiac surgery.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, ensuring adherence to the patient ratios of 1:1 immediate postoperative and 1:2 for POD 1-3.
• Utilize advanced skills in ACLS, balloon pump management, impella, and hemosphere or acumen protocols.
• Document patient care effectively using the Meditech Expanse system.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate optimal recovery and discharge planning.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1-2 years of experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients in recovery.
• Current RN license and certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are mandatory.
• Training in balloon pump, impella, and hemosphere or acumen 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!