Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse with a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY (14621). Join a Magnet-recognized cardiovascular intensive care unit and deliver expert care to critically ill cardiac surgery patients in one of New York's top healthcare facilities. Explore Rochester’s vibrant community, beautiful parks, and thriving arts scene while making a difference in patient lives.

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Rochester, NY 14621 – New York healthcare jobs
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: January 13, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Charting System: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (occasional 1:1 for Impella patients)
• Unit Size: 16 beds
• Floating: Required within ICU skillset
• Scrub Colors: Navy blue and white

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license (required for New York nursing jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU nursing experience
• Travel nurse experience required
• EPIC charting experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Strong clinical skills in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, ventilator management, blood product administration, and advanced cardiac device management (Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, ECMO, CRRT)
• Ability to interpret ABGs, manage dysrhythmias, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Ability to float to other ICU units as needed
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

CVICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill cardiac and multi-organ failure patients in the CVICU
• Manage advanced cardiac devices and therapies: ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, Impella, CRRT
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, ABGs, and hemodynamic parameters
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications, IV sedation, and paralytics
• Assist with procedures including chest tube insertion/removal and wound care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and support family communication
• Float to other ICU units within your clinical skillset
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join our healthcare team in Rochester, NY and make a difference for critically ill patients. Apply now for this rewarding CVICU travel nurse job!

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