Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Progressive Care
Location
Asheville, NC
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM. Minimum of 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) required per 6-week schedule period. Flexibility to work holidays is expected.
Job Description
The Cardiovascular Progressive Care (CVPC) unit specializes in managing patients following cardiovascular and vascular surgeries, including open-heart procedures and thoracic surgeries. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and managing patients recovering from CV surgeries and vascular procedures.
- Administering medications and IV therapies as required.
- Utilizing and managing advanced equipment for patient care.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documenting care in the electronic medical records system (Cerner).
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Must possess RN licensure.
- ACLS and BLS certifications required.
- Stepdown and telemetry experience is mandatory.
- Preferred prior experience with CV and vascular surgery patients.
- Experience in CVICU is a plus.
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!