RN ICU

**Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Thoracic ICU (Night Shift)** **Job Description:** We are seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team for 12-hour night shifts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in caring for cardiac and thoracic patients, including those recovering from open-heart surgery. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Thoracic ICU. - Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, and implement care plans based on their specific needs. - Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. - Operate advanced medical equipment, including but not limited to vital signs machines, IV pumps, chest tubes, and ECG monitors. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. - Educate patients and families about post-operative care and rehabilitation processes. - Uphold all safety standards and infection control protocols, including the handling of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. **Qualifications:** - Current RN license. - Minimum of 2-3 years of critical care nursing experience, preferably in a teaching facility. - Prior travel nursing experience is required. - Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Certification must be current. - Experience with open-heart surgery recovery, including ECMO, Impella, LVAD, IABP, CRRT, myocardial infarction (MIs), and congestive heart failure (CHF) management. - Ability to handle a dynamic work environment and contribute to a supportive culture, particularly with students and new hires. **Additional Information:** - All nurses must submit credentialing documents one week before the start date. - Remote tele-capable tools and patient monitoring systems are part of the unit's operation. - Candidates must be willing to comply with the COVID / Flu vaccine requirement or submit an acceptable declination. - Accommodations will be made for local travelers living over 60 miles from the facility. --- At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer: - **Health & Retirement Benefits**: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more… - **Complimentary Onboarding**: We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster. - **On-Call Support**: We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction. - **401k Retirement Savings Plan**: After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. - **Recruiter Matching**: When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. 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 - Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 - Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics - Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!