RN - CVICU

Origin Travel Nurses; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with 4% match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing in Asheville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for CVICU/CVRU to join a 19-bed unit providing heart surgery post-op care. The unit operates at 1:2 or 1:1, with some 1:3 holds; you will be supported by charge nurses and an educator during orientation.

This 13-week assignment runs evenings to overnight, includes use of GE monitors and Cerner EMR, and requires BLS/ACLS and CVICU experience. Housing, travel reimbursement, and benefits may be offered through ARMStaffing.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Two years of CVICU or CVRU nursing experience.
• If applicable, certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients recovering from heart surgeries, including management of IABP, Impellas, and LVADs.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and perform frequent ambulation of patients.
• Assist with procedures including pulling chest tubes, pacing wires, intubation, and extubation.
• Collaboration with a dedicated ECMO team for high-acuity patient care.
• Utilize GE monitors and Cerner EMR for patient documentation and care management.

Job description

Registered Nurse - CVICU/CVRU

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Job Description

Join our highly trained team in a 19-bed mixed CVICU/CVRU unit where we provide exceptional heart care and recovery services. This unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1, depending on patient acuity, with some holdover downgraded patients being 1:3. As part of the CVICU/CVRU, you will be supported by experienced charge nurses and an educator dedicated to your orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients recovering from heart surgeries, including management of IABP, Impellas, and LVADs.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and perform frequent ambulation of patients.
• Assist with procedures including pulling chest tubes, pacing wires, intubation, and extubation.
• Collaboration with a dedicated ECMO team for high-acuity patient care.
• Utilize GE monitors and Cerner EMR for patient documentation and care management.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Two years of CVICU or CVRU nursing experience.
• A passion for surgical heart care and a high-energy, friendly personality.
• If applicable, certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care 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!