ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Reston, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery Recovery
Location
Reston, VA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Shift: 07:00-19:00. Required to work 36 hours per week with 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse specialized in cardiac surgery recovery to join our team. As a key member of the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit, you will provide high-quality care to fresh cardiac surgery patients during their immediate postoperative recovery and into the following days.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct primary recovery care for patients post cardiac surgery.
- Monitor and assess patients' conditions, ensuring adherence to the patient ratios of 1:1 immediate postoperative and 1:2 for POD 1-3.
- Utilize advanced skills in ACLS, balloon pump management, impella, and hemosphere or acumen protocols.
- Document patient care effectively using the Meditech Expanse system.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate optimal recovery and discharge planning.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- 1-2 years of experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients in recovery.
- Current RN license and certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are mandatory.
- Training in balloon pump, impella, and hemosphere or acumen preferred.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
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
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
ARMStaffing Job ID #38353004. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
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