RN CVICU

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, CVICU (Day Shift) in San Antonio, Texas.

Location

San Antonio, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Shifts are 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A with rotating weekends.

Job Description

The CVICU registered nurse will provide high-quality and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on cardiac cases. Utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and techniques, the nurse will be responsible for critical patient assessments, decision-making, and patient advocacy. The documentation system used is Meditech.

Responsibilities

• Perform hemodynamic monitoring with swans and arterial lines.
• Manage ventilators and ensure proper respiratory care for patients.
• Provide post-operative care for CABG and VAD patients.
• Utilize cardiac support devices, including IABP and Impella.
• Administer medications and manage critical care protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care planning.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• NIHSS certification required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active RN license in Texas (no temporary licenses accepted).
• Advanced skills in IABP and CRRT are preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.