CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,689/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location
- City: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift, 3 shifts per week
- Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week
Unit and Patient Population
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- Patient mix includes fresh heart surgery patients, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, chronic and acute renal failure
- Experience with fresh open heart cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR is required
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience
- SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
Required Skills and Equipment Experience
- Post-op open heart recovery
- Use of Swan-Ganz catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, chest tubes
- Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax
Floating Requirements
- Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, Emergency Department for ICU holding patients, and Intermediate Care Units (IMC)
Schedule and Time Off
- Every other weekend and holiday required as applicable
- All time off or schedule accommodations must be approved prior to offer
Certifications Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Licensure
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey
Background and Compliance Requirements
- Government-issued photo ID and driver's license required within 48 hours of signing
- Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
- Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
- Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
- Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
- Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
- Other immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
Competency and Testing Requirements
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing
- Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 72 hours of signing
- IV Therapy/Infusion exam within 72 hours of signing (not required for OR specialties)
- Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation policy
- Color blindness testing if job tasks require color discrimination
References and Work History
- Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
- Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
- Work history verification required for at least 1 year prior to start date with no gaps over 30 days
Additional Requirements
- Completion of facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment for each assignment
- Annual education sign-off and review of facility-specific education materials prior to start
- Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing if no valid competency exams on file
- Proof of IV certification required for all RNs except OR specialties (can be completed via specified CEUs or certification)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required only for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (not applicable here)
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Jersey
- CVICU (2 years of experience)
- CVICU experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax devices, or experience with fresh heart cases
- Post-operative open heart recovery skills including Swan, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tube management
- Experience with CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR procedures
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About New Brunswick, NJ
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 85°F and lows of 65°F.
- Winter average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Many furnished apartment complexes cater to short term renters.
- Car friendliness is moderate, with traffic congestion during peak hours.
- Public transportation options include buses and trains for commuting within and outside the city.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.
- New Brunswick has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major medical centers.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Rich art and music scene with theaters and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college games and local recreational activities.
- Nearby outdoor activities include parks and nature reserves for hiking and relaxation.
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