Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to CVICU patients including fresh post-operative open heart surgery patients, ventilated patients, and those with chest tubes and lumbar drains. Why Join Us First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or expand your travel nursing career in a high-acuity CVICU environment.
Provide direct nursing care to CVICU patients including fresh post-operative open heart surgery patients, ventilated patients, and those with chest tubes and lumbar drains
Manage patients with chronic and acute renal failure utilizing advanced monitoring and support equipment
Operate and monitor specialized cardiac devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax
Perform and interpret hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters, Flotrack, arterial lines, and temporary pacemakers
Float as required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and IMC units, with patient ratios adjusted based on acuity
Adhere to every-other-weekend and holiday scheduling requirements as applicable
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience; SICU experience with initial CVICU training may be considered
Demonstrated experience with post-operative open heart recovery including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR cases
Proficiency with Impella, IABP, and CRRT (Prismax) OR documented experience with fresh heart cases
Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submission
Active NJ RN license or valid Compact license required at time of submission
No open or active background or license hits accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience floating across multiple ICU environments, PACU, and intermediate care units
Familiarity with Epic EMR system
Experience managing chest tubes, lumbar drains, and temporary pacing devices in a high-acuity cardiac setting
Why Join Us
First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to launch or expand your travel nursing career in a high-acuity CVICU environment
Local candidates are accepted, providing flexibility for clinicians already based in the area