CVICU RN
Parkersburg, WV
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,412/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Valid RN license
Description
Quick Look
ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
12-hour night shifts, weekends as scheduled.
Job Description
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) features 18 mixed acuity beds, where nurses care for fresh hearts, devices, step-down, and ICU status patients. The unit involves a range of complex diagnoses including atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, bradycardia, NSTEMI, STEMI, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolisms, and various types of heart surgery.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients with varying acuity levels in the CVICU.
- Monitor and manage patients who are fresh open hearts and those on ventilators.
- Administer medications and titrate drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, and Epinephrine.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain and troubleshoot chest tubes, arterial lines, and temporary pacemakers.
Required Experience
- Must have experience with patients greater than 6 hours post-op from open heart surgery.
- Must have experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Must have experience with hemodynamic monitoring, including Swan-Ganz and arterial lines.
- Experience with managing acute myocardial infarction patients in pre/post catheterization settings.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
- Valid unexpired RN license for the state of West Virginia.
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.
Employer
ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
About Parkersburg, WV
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Parkersburg, WV here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Parkersburg, WV is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- There are options for short-term rentals in Parkersburg, WV, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Parkersburg is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Parkersburg offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and water sports on the Ohio River.
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