Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC)

Location

Asheville, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPC) is a 40-bed cardiac surgery stepdown unit handling patients recovering from complex cardiovascular and vascular surgeries, including but not limited to open heart surgeries, thoracic lung surgeries, and vascular procedures. The unit also accommodates overflow medical cardiology patients with various acute conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients post-cardiac and vascular surgeries.
• Manage cardiac medications and IV infusions.
• Conduct epidural and chest tube management.
• Oversee tube feedings and patient monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have RN license and required certifications: ACLS and BLS.
• Prior stepdown and telemetry experience is essential.
• Experience in caring for CV surgery and vascular surgery patients 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!