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, and patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains. Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Impella, IABP, CRRT (Prismax), Swan catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.

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, and patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains
• Care for patients with chronic and acute renal failure utilizing advanced monitoring and support devices
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Impella, IABP, CRRT (Prismax), Swan catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Support post-operative recovery for open heart procedures including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Float as required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (ICU holding patients), and IMC units

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of current CVICU experience (SICU experience with CVICU training may be considered)
• Active New Jersey RN license or valid Compact license required at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submission
• Demonstrated experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax, or experience with fresh open heart cases
• Proficiency with post-operative open heart recovery, Swan catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as applicable; must be available for 2 of 3 designated holidays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are accepted
• Experience with a broad range of ICU patient populations and the ability to adapt to varying acuity levels when floating
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity CVICU environment managing complex cardiovascular cases with advanced technology and devices
• Local candidates are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity