CVICU RN
Gainesville, FL
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, CVICU (Night Shift) in Gainesville, Florida.

Location

Gainesville, FL

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

36 hours per week, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with every other weekend or three weekend shifts per month.

Job Description

The CVICU unit at North Florida Regional Medical Center provides critical care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. The unit operates as an ECMO center and accommodates various procedures such as chest tube placement, central line placement, bronchoscopy, and percutaneous tracheostomy. Nurses are expected to manage patients on high-risk cardiorespiratory support including ECMO and Impella-assisted PCI.

Documentation is managed in Meditech, and unit staffing includes a primary RN model supported by unit clerks and occasional techs. The available equipment includes Alaris pumps and Level 1 Rapid Transfusion systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical care patients including those on ECMO and other advanced cardiac support systems.
• Administer vasoactive infusions and monitor patients with arterial and central lines.
• Oversee ventilator management and perform necessary acute interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities.

Required Experience

• Critical care competencies including experience with ventilator management and invasive lines.
• Experience in managing patients post-open heart surgery or other complex cardiac conditions.

Certifications/Licensure

• Valid RN license in the state of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; additional advanced certifications preferred.

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.