Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
1 day ago
New Brunswick
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/03/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse with a travel assignment in New Brunswick, New Jersey (08901). This high-demand healthcare job places you in a leading Cardio Thoracic ICU, providing advanced cardiac care in a vibrant city near New York City and the Jersey Shore. Join our healthcare team and experience a dynamic urban environment with top-tier medical facilities, diverse culture, and excellent amenities.\n \n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n\n • Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Zip: 08901) – New Jersey healthcare jobs\n, • Unit: Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse\n, • Duration: 13-week contract\n, • Start Date: November 3, 2025\n, • End Date: February 2, 2026\n, • Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 - 19:30)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend & must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays\n, • On-Site Position\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2200-$2360\n\n\nCVICU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in CVICU or SICU with CVICU training\n, • Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of application\n, • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required\n, • Stroke CEUs preferred\n, • Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred\n, • Ability to float to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding, and IMC units\n, • Proficiency with fresh open heart procedures (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), post-op cardiac recovery, Swan-Ganz, FloTrac, temp pacers, A-lines, ventilators, chest tubes, Impella, IABP, CRRT (Prismaflex), and related cardiac devices\n, • Charge nurse experience preferred\n, • Flexible to work assigned schedule (no block scheduling)\n, • Professional references required\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide expert nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the CVICU, including fresh open heart and complex cardiac cases\n, • Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ventilator care\n, • Monitor and interpret 12-lead EKGs, arterial blood gases, and cardiac dysrhythmias\n, • Manage central lines, PICC lines, lumbar drains, and arterial lines\n, • Administer blood products, emergency medications, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips\n, • Operate advanced cardiac devices (Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, CRRT)\n, • Float to other critical care units as needed, adapting to varying patient ratios and acuity\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response\n, • Maintain strict infection prevention and isolation protocols\n GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #419687. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.