CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-2 (may vary if floated).
• Patient population includes fresh heart surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), 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.
• Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax is mandatory, or experience with fresh heart cases.
• Required skills include post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheter, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
• May consider Surgical ICU (SICU) experience with initial CVICU training.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience (higher experience requirement takes precedence).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey.
• Experience with specified cardiovascular devices and post-op cardiac care.
• Must have government-issued photo ID and driver's license (to be provided within 48 hours of signing).
• Negative urine drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing required prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Required background checks including criminal, alias, and employment verification within 30 days of start.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam, dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam, IV therapy/infusion exam, and other required competency exams within 72 hours of signing.
• Must complete facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Compliance with New Jersey state-specific employment verification and Department of Treasury Exclusions List checks.

Schedule and Time Off

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

Additional Requirements and Information

• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not required.
• Locals are accepted.
• Must complete annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation materials prior to start.
• Must complete and maintain required CEUs including stroke and trauma CEUs as applicable.
• Must complete pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams; failure after 3 attempts results in cancellation.
• Color vision testing required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required if applicable.
• Must comply with all health document requirements including immunizations and titers for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and others as specified.
• Must complete Respiratory Safety clearance through designated system prior to start.
• Must complete required certifications and training such as IV certification (except OR specialties).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required only if assigned to ER, Pediatric ER, or Behavioral Health units (not applicable here).

Patient Care Environment

• Care for complex cardiac surgery patients requiring advanced monitoring and support.
• Exposure to critical care equipment and technology including mechanical circulatory support devices and continuous renal replacement therapy.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract role with a reputable healthcare facility in New Jersey.