Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
New Haven, CT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment at a top-rated Level I Trauma Center in New Haven, CT (06510). This high-acuity Cardiac ICU nursing job offers the opportunity to work with complex cardiac cases and cutting-edge technology while enjoying the vibrant culture and coastal charm of New Haven. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Connecticut nursing jobs!

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel RN
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut 06510
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Cardiac ICU (CVICU)
• Start Date: January 16, 2026
• End Date: April 17, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 3 shifts/week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (days and nights)
• Charting System: Epic

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or compact state (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of Cardiac ICU nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Level I Trauma Center experience
• Proficient in Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Experience with Epic electronic charting
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Ability to float to ICU and PCU units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One professional reference required

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to adult patients in a high-acuity CVICU setting
• Manage complex cardiac cases: post-CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repairs, heart/kidney transplants, VAD implantation
• Monitor and manage advanced cardiac devices: ECMO, IABP, Impella, Centrimag, VAD
• Perform and interpret Swan-Ganz and arterial line monitoring
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services)
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and ECMO cannulation
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Follow infection prevention and isolation protocols
• Float to ICU and PCU units as required

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in New Haven, Connecticut!

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