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

Why Join Us Work within a high-acuity, nationally recognized cardiac surgery program at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, offering exposure to complex cases including cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, VADs, TAVR, and ECMO. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiac surgery patients, including fresh post-op cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR .

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

New Brunswick, NJ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Onsite

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 support devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• Perform and oversee ventilator management, chest tube care, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and airway suctioning
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, 12-lead EKGs, FloTrac/Vigileo readings, and manage temporary pacers
• 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 including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Must have experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• EPIC charting experience required
• Locals are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, and ECMO
• Proficiency with lumbar drains, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Background in multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-acuity, nationally recognized cardiac surgery program at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, offering exposure to complex cases including cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, VADs, TAVR, and ECMO
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or advance a travel nursing career in a premier cardiovascular ICU setting