Job Description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

**Job Title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Thoracic ICU (Night Shift)**

**Job Description:**

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our Cardiac Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team for 12-hour night shifts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in caring for cardiac and thoracic patients, including those recovering from open-heart surgery.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Thoracic ICU.
- Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, and implement care plans based on their specific needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Operate advanced medical equipment, including but not limited to vital signs machines, IV pumps, chest tubes, and ECG monitors.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about post-operative care and rehabilitation processes.
- Uphold all safety standards and infection control protocols, including the handling of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

**Qualifications:**

- Current RN license.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of critical care nursing experience, preferably in a teaching facility.
- Prior travel nursing experience is required.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. Certification must be current.
- Experience with open-heart surgery recovery, including ECMO, Impella, LVAD, IABP, CRRT, myocardial infarction (MIs), and congestive heart failure (CHF) management.
- Ability to handle a dynamic work environment and contribute to a supportive culture, particularly with students and new hires.

**Additional Information:**

- All nurses must submit credentialing documents one week before the start date.
- Remote tele-capable tools and patient monitoring systems are part of the unit's operation.
- Candidates must be willing to comply with the COVID / Flu vaccine requirement or submit an acceptable declination.
- Accommodations will be made for local travelers living over 60 miles from the facility.

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

- **Health & 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 & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:
- 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 & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #33543021. 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:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About 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

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Zero hours contract, Long term contract, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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