CVICU RN
Upper Marlboro, MD
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Day Shift) in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Location

Upper Marlboro, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Schedule consists of 3x12 hour shifts on days, from 07:30 to 20:00, with every other weekend required. Holidays may be required as scheduled.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit will provide immediate post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients. Responsibilities include patient management for a variety of cardiac conditions and post-operative states, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and therapies. The unit features a 1:1 patient ratio for the first 12 hours post-surgery, transitioning to a 1:2 ratio thereafter. This role involves ventilator management, care of patients with IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella devices, and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients post-cardiac surgery.
• Manage ventilator settings and assess patient respiratory status.
• Administer medications and monitor clinical changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Implement infection prevention protocols and maintain aseptic technique.
• Conduct assessments and document findings in accordance with facility protocols.

Required Experience

• 1 year of experience in a CVICU or related setting.
• Extensive experience in managing patients with cardiac conditions, specifically CABG, valve procedures, and post-cardiac surgery care.
• Travel experience is required for first-time travelers.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active RN license in Maryland or compact state.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.

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.