Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute care experience required: minimum 2 years
• First-time travelers accepted
• Work every other holiday and weekend (2 out of 3 holidays required)
• Patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
• Float to multiple units including all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
• No block scheduling
• Locals accepted

Patient Population

• Fresh open heart surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR)
• Ventilated patients
• Patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains
• Chronic and acute renal failure patients

Required Skills and Experience

• Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience with fresh open hearts
• Assist with BiPAP and CPAP
• Chest tube insertion/removal assistance
• Proficient with 12 lead EKG, Post Op Open Heart Recovery
• Experience with Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrac, Temporary Pacers, Arterial lines, ventilators, chest tubes
• Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismaflex
• Surgical ICU (SICU) experience may be considered with initial CVICU training

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification: Required for adult critical care specialties, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, and stroke centers
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (confirm with program coordinator)

Competencies and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for critical care and telemetry units
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation process in place
• Color blindness testing within 1 year of start (if job tasks require color discrimination)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Immunizations or immunity proof required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap

Background and Employment History

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)
• Two professional references required, including at least one managerial reference

Additional Information

• Must complete facility-specific floating policy for every new assignment
• Must be available to work 2 out of 3 holidays during assignment
• Required to complete annual education sign-offs and facility-specific training modules
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person training)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced acute care RNs with specialized CVICU skills, working in a dynamic hospital environment with a diverse patient population.