Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in New Brunswick, NJ

Opportunity to work within a high-acuity CVICU at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, recognized for comprehensive cardiac surgery including CABG, valve, aortic, and TAVR procedures. Must have hands-on experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) and advanced devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax.

Job ID: 900922
Job Title

Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location

New Brunswick, NJ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00-19:30) | Every other weekend required | Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiac surgery patients, including fresh post-op cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, continuous IV paralytics, neuromuscular blockade, and sedation
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic and support devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• Perform and oversee respiratory care including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, chest tube care, and ABGs
• Interpret dysrhythmias, perform 12-lead EKGs, manage temporary pacers, and utilize FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
• Float within skillset to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact license required at time of submission
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience; SICU experience may be considered if initial training was completed in a CVICU
• Must have hands-on experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) and advanced devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• EPIC charting experience required
• At least 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission
• Former employees of this health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, and ECMO
• Familiarity with hypothermia protocols (e.g., Arctic Sun) and lumbar drain management
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• First-time travelers are eligible and encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-acuity CVICU at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, recognized for comprehensive cardiac surgery including CABG, valve, aortic, and TAVR procedures
• Join a program that was the first in New Jersey to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation through The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association