Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,662 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of current CVICU experience and expertise with devices like Impella, IABP, or CRRT.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes fresh open heart cases, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure patients
• Patient ratio typically 1:1-2, with ratios varying based on acuity when floated
• 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Required to work every other weekend and applicable holidays
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
• Epic EMR used, experience preferred

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Stroke CEUs preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience considered with initial CVICU training
• Experience with Impella, IABP, or CRRT (Prismax) required, or experience with fresh heart cases
• Required skills include Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan-Ganz, Flotrac, Temp Pacers, A-lines, and Chest Tube management
• Experience with fresh open heart cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Two current references required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post-cardiac surgery and complex ICU patients
• Manage titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and neuromuscular blockade
• Perform arterial blood gas interpretation, ventilator management, and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Support patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and renal replacement therapy (CVVHD/CRRT)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Previous RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for this travel assignment
• Requested time off must be submitted and approved prior to receiving an offer; changes cannot be accommodated once onsite
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays unless otherwise specified

American Traveler Job ID #P-729985. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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