Why Join Us Work within a nationally recognized cardiac surgery program at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, caring for complex patients including heart transplant, ventricular assist device, TAVR, and ECMO cases. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity CVICU setting, including management of fresh post-op cardiac surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR).
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Description
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
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity CVICU setting, including management of fresh post-op cardiac surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR)
Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, continuous IV paralytics, neuromuscular blockade, and sedation
Operate and monitor advanced cardiac support devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
Perform ventilator management, vented patient care, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABGs, and chest tube insertion/removal
Monitor hemodynamics via A-lines, FloTrac/Vigileo, and temporary pacers; interpret dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKGs
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 required; 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
Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
Locals are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun and lumbar drain management
Background in multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and acute stroke (CVA) care
Familiarity with CVVHD/CRRT and renal failure management in a cardiac ICU context
Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring
Why Join Us
Work within a nationally recognized cardiac surgery program at a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, caring for complex patients including heart transplant, ventricular assist device, TAVR, and ECMO cases
First-time travelers are welcome, offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a high-acuity, comprehensive cardiac center environment