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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position at an academic Level I Trauma Center, requiring an active NJ or Compact RN license and 2 years of recent CVICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of an academic Level I Trauma Center
• Patient population includes fresh post-op cardiac surgery cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Unit cares for patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2+ depending on acuity and census
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs
• Floating required within skillset to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Stroke CEUs preferred
• 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial CVICU training was completed
• Experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax required
• Skilled in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV therapy
• Experience with continuous IV paralytics, sedation, and vasoactive drip titration required
• Respiratory skills required including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Cardiovascular skills required including 12-lead EKG, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
• Renal and neurological skills required including CRRT/CVVHD, CVA/stroke management, and hypothermia protocol
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• At least one supervisory reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular ICU patients with complex, multisystem needs
• Participate in advanced procedures such as temporary pacers, lumbar drains, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Work within a comprehensive Heart, Vascular and Thoracic program accredited as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks based on census
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Former employees of the health system must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler