Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/09/2025
• Duration: 7 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ARMStaffing is looking for RN - CVICU in Albany, New York

• Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
• Unit Details: AMC (78)

Job Description:
ARMStaffing is hiring experienced CVICU Registered Nurses (CVICU RNs) for high-paying travel and local contract opportunities across the U.S. As a CVICU RN, you’ll care for patients recovering from complex cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart procedures, LVAD placement, and heart transplants. This role is ideal for critical care nurses with advanced cardiac experience and a passion for high-acuity care.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver intensive care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those with chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, and invasive lines
• Monitor hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive drips, and manage mechanical ventilation
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, and critical care teams to support complex recovery plans
• Respond to medical emergencies including arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and rapid decompensation
• Accurately document patient care and changes in condition using EMR systems (e.g., EPIC, Cerner)

Qualifications:
• Active RN license (compact or state-specific)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience; at least 1 year in CVICU or cardiac surgery ICU preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge of cardiovascular pathophysiology
• Proficiency in caring for post-op CABG, valve replacement, heart transplant, or ECMO patients preferred

At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

• Health and Retirement Benefits
  Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more…
• Complimentary Onboarding
  We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
• On-Call Support
  We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
  After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
• Recruiter Matching
  When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
• Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals and Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
• Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract and local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

(Ext. ID#: 924398)
(Location ID: #T5)

ARMStaffing Job ID #32041787. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:CVICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

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