Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00), with every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) will provide high-quality care for patients dealing with critical cardiac and thoracic conditions. The role involves managing complex cases such as heart failure, multi-organ failure, and supporting patients on advanced life-support systems like ECMO and IABP.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients on ECMO, IABP, and other advanced cardiac support systems.
• Provide care for post-operative cardiac patients and those with respiratory failure.
• Perform arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management.
• Administer IV therapies and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Monitor and interpret ventilator settings and arterial blood gases.
• Participate in emergency response for cardiac events and dysrhythmias.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have a valid New York Nursing License.
• 2 years of CVICU or critical care experience preferred.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; IV therapy skills preferred.
• Experience with Epic charting system 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!