Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,203 per week
9 days ago
New Haven
GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut. • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/02/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours Advance your nursing career with a high-demand CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in New Haven, Connecticut (06510). Join a top-rated Level I Trauma Center and provide expert cardiac ICU care in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment. Experience the vibrant culture, coastal beauty, and renowned arts scene of New Haven while working in one of the Northeast's premier healthcare jobs. • Location: New Haven, CT (06510) – Connecticut nursing jobs, • Healthcare Setting: Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care, • Unit: CVICU (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit), • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract, • Start Date: December 12, 2025, • End Date: March 13, 2026, • Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract, • Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), • Hours per Week: 36, • Guaranteed Hours: Yes, • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, • Patient Ratios: 1:2 (days and nights), • Charting System: Epic EMR, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1880–$2020, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or compact state (pending license accepted), • Minimum 3 years of recent cardiac ICU or CVICU nursing experience required, • At least 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma Center required, • Proficiency with Swan-Ganz monitoring required, • Previous charge nurse experience required, • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred), • Experience with Epic charting system, • Flu vaccine required (no exemptions), • Ability to float to ICU and PCU as needed, • Not accepting local candidates (must reside >75 miles from facility), • Deliver advanced nursing care to adult patients with complex cardiac conditions in a high-acuity CVICU, • Manage and monitor advanced cardiac devices and procedures, including ECMO cannulation, IABP, Impella, CentriMag, VAD, and valve repairs/replacements, • Interpret and monitor hemodynamic data, including Swan-Ganz and arterial lines, • Assist with post-operative care for CABG, heart/kidney transplant, aneurysm repairs, and other cardiac surgeries, • Administer emergency medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and manage ventilated patients, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more, • Maintain infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions Planet Healthcare Job ID #436167. 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 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.