Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description

The Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive care for patients in a surgical cardiac telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will have experience with pre and post-operative cardiac patients, including those undergoing open heart and vascular surgeries. Candidates must be adaptable as they may float between like units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry for patients.
• Administer medication and manage IV therapies, including cardiac drips and vasoactive drugs.
• Provide care for patients with chest tubes and sternal precautions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and post-operative surgical care.
• Perform blood product administration and manage trach care procedures.
• Conduct interventions for stroke patients with cardiac involvement.
• Provide patient and family education regarding cardiac health and post-operative care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum 2 years of surgical telemetry experience, with open heart surgery and vascular experience.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Epic experience is mandatory.
• Comfortable managing patients on cardiac drips and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Must possess an active compact RN license.

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!