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

Manage a complex patient mix including fresh post-operative open heart patients, ventilated patients, patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains, and patients with chronic or acute renal failure. Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic and support devices including Impella, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheters, Flotrack, arterial lines, temporary pacers, and CRRT using Prismax.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting with a 1:1–2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage a complex patient mix including fresh post-operative open heart patients, ventilated patients, patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains, and patients with chronic or acute renal failure
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic and support devices including Impella, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheters, Flotrack, arterial lines, temporary pacers, and CRRT using Prismax
• Provide post-operative open heart recovery care for procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Float as required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and IMC units, with patient ratios adjusted based on acuity
• Work every other weekend and holiday as applicable, adhering to the agreed-upon schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or valid Compact license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience with CVICU training may be considered
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submission
• Demonstrated experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax, or direct experience with fresh open heart cases
• Proficiency with post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• No open or active background or license hits accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a broad range of cardiac surgical procedures including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Experience floating across multiple ICU and IMC environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment managing complex, challenging patient cases
• Local candidates are accepted, broadening eligibility for this specialized contract opportunity