Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend is required, with floating to similar units as necessary.

Job Description

The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse will provide care for patients experiencing a variety of cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarction, pre/post open-heart surgery patients, and stroke patients with cardiac involvement. The RN will work in a fast-paced environment, managing telemetry patients and performing critical nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry data for cardiac patients.
• Administer medications and treatments, including blood products, cardioversion, and defibrillation.
• Provide post-operative care for patients undergoing open-heart and vascular surgeries.
• Perform assessments and manage complications related to cardiac conditions.
• Document all patient care activities in the Epic system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of surgical telemetry experience, particularly with cardiac patients.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
• Epic experience is a mandatory requirement.
• Experience with VAD and TAVR is 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
• 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!