Travel CVICU RN - $2,806 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: 09/28/2026
• 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: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of current CVICU experience and an active NJ or Compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU setting within a hospital environment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2, which may vary when floated
• Patient population includes fresh hearts, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure cases
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; Stroke CEUs preferred
• 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT (using Prismax) OR experience with fresh heart cases required
• Required skills include Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan-Ganz monitoring, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tube management
• CVICU experience with fresh open heart procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two current professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide post-surgical cardiac recovery care including management of hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and mechanical circulatory support devices
• Perform arterial blood gas interpretation, ventilator management, and continuous IV sedation/paralytic administration
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and various cardiac dysrhythmias
• Assist with CRRT, chest tube insertion/removal, and EVD/lumbar drain care as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous RWJBH staff must have a minimum 1-year break from the health system before being eligible for travel assignments
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 designated holidays

American Traveler Job ID #P-749073. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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