GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel CVICU Registered Nurse Job in Schenectady, NY
Experienced CVICU Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York. Join a specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and provide critical care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
Job Details
- Location: Schenectady, NY 12308
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Unit: CVICU / ICU
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Hours per Week: 36 hours (open to 36s and 48s)
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Contract Length: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Float: Required to stepdown and/or med surg within competencies
- Schedule Notes: Every other weekend required; holidays as needed; no block scheduling
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York, or readiness to obtain immediately upon offer if eligible
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience
- Minimum of 1 year of specialty experience in CVICU, ICU, or a comparable critical care setting
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong cardiac surgery and critical care nursing experience required
- Experience with CABG procedures, valve surgeries, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and IABP management required
- Prior travel nurse experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and float as needed within competency
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert care to critically ill cardiac surgery patients in a high-acuity CVICU environment
- Monitor and manage patients transferred directly from the operating room to the ICU
- Support post-operative recovery for CABG and valve surgery patients
- Perform and interpret hemodynamic monitoring, including Swan-Ganz catheter management
- Care for patients requiring advanced mechanical support such as IABP therapy
- Collaborate with physicians, surgical teams, and interdisciplinary clinical staff to ensure safe, effective patient care
- Float to stepdown or medical-surgical units when needed and within competencies
- Maintain flexibility with weekend, holiday, and night shift scheduling as required
Why Work in Schenectady, NY?
- Enjoy a rewarding New York travel nursing assignment in the Capital Region
- Close to dining, culture, historic neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation
- Great opportunity for an experienced critical care RN seeking a specialized ICU role
Apply now for this travel CVICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Schenectady, NY and join a team dedicated to exceptional cardiac critical care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #517443. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
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advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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