Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Albany, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Albany, NY (zip code 12208). Join a top-rated trauma level one healthcare facility in New York's Capital Region, providing expert care to high-acuity cardiac and vascular surgery patients. Experience the vibrant urban lifestyle, rich history, and cultural attractions of Albany while making a difference in critical care nursing.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Albany, NY 12208 (New York healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: February 11, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour night shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2100-$2250
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required
• EMR: Epic (Epic EMR experience preferred)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (New York State or compact license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU or ICU nursing experience
• Experience caring for immediate postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery patients in an ICU setting
• Trauma level one hospital experience required
• Proficient in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, arterial lines, spinal drains, ECG interpretation, temporary pacemakers, and titration of vasoactive/inotropic drips
• Epic EMR experience required
• Competency assessment required within 24 hours of application
• Current email address required for communication and testing
• Must wear navy blue scrubs during shifts

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to high-acuity CVICU patients, including those recovering from complex cardiac and vascular surgeries
• Monitor and manage advanced hemodynamic parameters and life-support equipment
• Interpret ECGs and respond promptly to cardiac emergencies
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and inotropic medications as ordered
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Accurately document patient care and interventions using Epic EMR
• Maintain strict compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Albany, NY, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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