Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity in New Brunswick, NJ. 13-week travel nursing contract (Apr 20–Jul 20, 2026) in a high-acuity Cardio Thoracic ICU caring for post-op cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular patients. Ideal for experienced cardiac critical care nurses, ICU travel nurses, and first-time travelers seeking New Jersey nursing jobs in a state-of-the-art facility.

Located in the heart of New Jersey, New Brunswick (zip code 08901) offers a vibrant downtown with diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The city is home to renowned cultural attractions such as the State Theatre New Jersey and Rutgers University, and provides easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. Enjoy scenic parks, a welcoming community, and a lively arts scene—making New Brunswick an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a rewarding lifestyle.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 - $2,480 (Travel RN)
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 — New Jersey nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs
• Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU (CVICU) / Cardiac ICU
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract RN
• Patient Ratio: 1:1–2 (cardiac critical care)
• Float Requirement: RNs will float to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and IMC units
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and 2 of 3 holidays required

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in CVICU, SICU, or Cardiac ICU (cardiothoracic critical care)
• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license (accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS and Stroke CEUs required
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record (EMR) preferred
• Comfortable with mechanical circulatory support and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• First-time travel nurses and local RNs accepted

Key Responsibilities (Cardiac Critical Care / CVICU RN)

• Provide expert post-op cardiac care for fresh open heart cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) and other cardiothoracic procedures
• Manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and acute renal failure
• Support and monitor advanced devices: Swan-Ganz (PA) catheters, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines, Impella, IABP
• Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, inotropes, and emergency medications; provide procedural sedation as indicated
• Manage CRRT (Prismaflex) and collaborate with renal support teams for continuous renal replacement therapy
• Interpret 12-lead EKGs and arterial blood gases (ABGs); perform advanced hemodynamic assessments
• Assist with BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube insertion/removal, and post-op open heart recovery protocols
• Float to other critical care areas as needed and adapt to changing patient acuity
• Maintain strict infection prevention, isolation precautions, and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Rapid Response teams

Join our cardiac critical care team as a CVICU RN in New Brunswick, NJ — an excellent travel nursing job for skilled critical care and cardiac nurses. Apply now to be considered for this travel nursing contract and advance your CVICU nursing experience in New Jersey.

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