Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1813 - $2013
Shift: 12 Hour Night
Shifts per week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Duration: 13 Week(s)
**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.
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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!