Travel Contract

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

$2,678/week
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Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,678/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

CVICU Registered Nurse

Overview

  • Travel/contract role in New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Night shift, 3x12 hours
  • 36 hours per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required 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 fresh post-op cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
  • Experience with Impella device management
  • Experience with IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) using PrisMax
  • Ability to insert and manage A-lines
  • Ability to insert and remove chest tubes
  • Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management
  • Experience with vented patient care and ventilator management
  • Ability to interpret cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Experience with temporary pacemaker management
  • Experience with Epic

Clinical Experience

  • CVICU care
  • SICU experience may be considered if initial training in a CVICU was completed
  • Fresh post-op cardiac cases
  • Impella
  • IABP
  • CRRT using PrisMax
  • A-lines
  • Blood product administration
  • Central/PICC lines
  • IV starts
  • Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade and sedation
  • Emergency medications
  • Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
  • Cardiac/vasoactive drip titration
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Chest tube insertion/removal
  • BiPAP/CPAP
  • Ventilated patient care
  • HFNC
  • ABGs
  • Suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Ventilator management
  • CABG
  • Cardiac surgery from or not directly from the OR
  • TAVR
  • Valve repair/replacement
  • Post-op open heart recovery
  • Temporary pacers
  • FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Chronic/acute renal failure
  • CVVHD/CRRT
  • CVA/acute stroke
  • Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
  • Lumbar drains
  • Multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
  • Infection prevention
  • Isolation precautions/PPE
  • Phlebotomy

Scheduling and Work Expectations

  • Every other weekend
  • Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs
  • Must float within skillset without exception
  • Floating includes all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units
  • Locals accepted
  • First-time travelers accepted

Charting

  • EPIC experience required

Additional Notes

  • Navy blue scrubs
  • Ratios: 1:1:2+

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

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.

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About New Brunswick, NJ

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
  • Wages generally match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs of 85°F and lows of 65°F.
  • Winter average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
  • Many furnished apartment complexes cater to short term renters.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is moderate, with traffic congestion during peak hours.
  • Public transportation options include buses and trains for commuting within and outside the city.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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