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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Patient ratio typically 1:1 to 1:2; may vary when floated
• Patient population includes fresh heart surgery patients, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, Emergency Department (ED) for ICU holding patients, and Intermediate Care (IMC) units

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required
• SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax, or experience with fresh heart cases is mandatory
• Required skills include post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheter, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Experience with fresh open heart surgeries such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Jersey
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• IV Certification (unless working in OR specialties)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO) – confirm with program coordinator as needed

Schedule & Time Off

• Every other weekend and holiday required, as applicable
• All time off or schedule accommodations must be approved prior to offer

Additional Requirements

• Must complete background checks including criminal background, motor vehicle records, and federal/state exclusions within 30 days of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within the previous 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility policy
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing required prior to start and annually thereafter
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Completion of facility-specific education and orientation, including annual education sign-off
• Pass/fail competency exams including medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy, and others as applicable
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• 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)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• IV Certification
• Experience with Impella device
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax
• Experience with fresh heart cases
• Post-operative open heart recovery experience
• Experience with Swan-Ganz catheter
• Experience with Flotrack monitoring system
• Experience with temporary pacers
• Experience with arterial lines (A-lines)

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals are accepted
• Floating to multiple units is required
• Candidates must have experience with specialized CVICU equipment and procedures as noted
• Compliance with all health and safety documentation and facility-specific policies is mandatory

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity in New Jersey.