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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
12-hour night shifts, weekends as scheduled. Self-scheduling and block scheduling requests are often granted but may be adjusted to meet unit needs during schedule balance periods.
Job Description
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a mixed acuity unit with 18 beds, catering to fresh hearts, devices, and ICU status patients. The nursing staff works with a patient ratio of 1:1 for fresh hearts and devices, 1:2 for ICU status patients, and 1:3 for step-down status patients.
Responsibilities
- Manage and care for patients with conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Blocks, Bradycardia, NSTEMI, STEMI, and Cardiac Arrest.
- Administer and titrate various medications, including Cardizem, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, and Dopamine.
- Perform tasks related to mediastinal/chest tubes and ventilator management.
- Implement hypothermia protocols as required.
- Assist with CRRT and temporary pacemakers.
- Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and manage arterial lines, including IABP and Impella support.
- Utilize EPIC for patient charting and documentation.
Required Experience
- Must have experience caring for patients who are greater than 6 hours post-op from open heart surgery.
- Experience with Acute MI, pre/post catheterization patients, and managing complex drips.
- Preferred experience includes fresh open heart, IABP/Impella management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
- Valid unexpired driver's license is required for submission.
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.