Registered Nurse - CVICU (Night Shift)

Location

New Jersey

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night 3x12-Hour Shift (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our CVICU team. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to cardiac patients requiring intensive care, including those who have undergone surgical procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in CVICU settings and familiarity with advanced cardiac care technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients in CVICU, including fresh post-op cardiac cases.
• Manage and monitor advanced cardiac devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax.
• Administer medications, sedation, and emergency interventions as per protocols.
• Perform advanced procedures including chest tube insertion/removal, ventilator management, and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required.
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications must be current at time of submission.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial training in a CVICU was completed.
• Experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) is essential.
• Proficiency in managing complex medical needs and advanced cardiac care equipment.

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
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