CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Night Shift in New Brunswick, NJ. Join a leading cardiac intensive care team as a Cardiac ICU travel nurse on a 12-week assignment. Ideal for experienced ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking travel nursing opportunities in Central New Jersey.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 – $2,480 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 — New Jersey nursing jobs / Central New Jersey
• Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU (CVICU/SICU-E) — cardiac intensive care unit
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks (travel nurse assignment)
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel (travel nursing opportunity)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1–2 (may vary if floated)
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday required

Job Requirements (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience (SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training)
• Active NJ or Compact RN License (required at time of submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required at time of submission)
• Stroke CEUs
• Experience with devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax OR fresh open heart cases
• Proficiency in Epic charting system (preferred)
• Previous charge experience (preferred)
• Ability to float to all ICUs, PACU, ED ICU holds, and IMC units as needed
• References required

Core Responsibilities (Cardiac ICU / CVICU Travel Nurse)

• Provide expert care for fresh open heart patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) as a CVICU RN
• Manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and renal failure cases
• Utilize advanced hemodynamic monitoring and devices: Swan Ganz, Flotrack, Temp Pacers, Alines, Impella, IABP, CRRT (Prismax)
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; manage complex infusion therapy
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, perform and interpret ABGs, and complete 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and high acuity needs
• Float to other units as required, adapting to patient acuity and census across ICU, PACU, and IMC
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services for coordinated care
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and high standards of critical care nursing
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training modules (including Epic) as part of travel nursing onboarding

Why New Brunswick, NJ: New Brunswick offers a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, parks along the Raritan River, and easy access to NYC and Philadelphia — a great location for travel nurses exploring New Jersey nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a CVICU travel nurse. Submit your resume and current licenses/certifications to be considered for this Cardiac ICU travel nursing opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

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