CVICU RN
Abington, PA
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

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Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU (Day Shift) in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Location

Abington, PA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Every third weekend is required, totaling approximately 4 weekend shifts per contract. Self-scheduling is utilized.

Job Description

This position is in a Cardiovascular ICU with 19 beds, caring for an average of 15 patients. The unit provides immediate post-operative open-heart surgery care and high-acuity cardiac critical care. Key diagnoses include post-operative CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm/dissection, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrhythmias. The CVICU also manages patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support. Orientation will last approximately 36 hours, and candidates should have experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, and other advanced monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for high-acuity cardiac patients.
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data, including central venous pressure, Swan-Ganz, and arterial blood gases.
• Administer medications, including cardiac and vasoactive drips, and perform critical interventions.
• Manage advanced equipment such as ECMO circuits, Impella, IABP, and CRRT machines.
• Assist in the care of patients post cardiac catheterization and during invasive procedures.
• Ensure effective communication within the interdisciplinary team to support patient care goals.
• Assist with various procedures including chest tube management, temporary pacing, and procedural sedation.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of strong CVICU experience.
• Experience in managing patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• Proficient in 12-lead EKG/ECG interpretation.
• Experience with arterial line, central line, and PICC administration.
• Ability to manage CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure interventions.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Pennsylvania RN licensure is 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.

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