CVICU RN
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring 2 years of recent CVICU experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases and NJ or compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU unit within an academic Level I Trauma Center hospital
• Patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO
• Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2+
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within skillset to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 2 years of recent CVICU experience required (SICU experience considered if initial training was in CVICU)
• Experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in arterial lines, central/PICC lines, blood product administration, and IV therapy required
• Experience with continuous IV paralytics/sedation, vasoactive drip titration, and IV insulin protocols required
• Chest tube insertion/removal, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation skills required
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and lumbar drains required
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and 12-lead EKG skills required
• Phlebotomy and infection prevention/isolation precaution skills required
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD placement
• Must be able to work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Part of a Comprehensive Cardiac Center accredited by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler