Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Schenectady, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Travel Nurse in Schenectady, NY — 13-week assignment; 12-hour nights; cardiac ICU (CABG/valve) experience required.

Join a state-of-the-art critical care team in Schenectady, NY as a CVICU Registered Nurse (Cardiac ICU RN). This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in the Beulah T. Hinkle Intensive Care Unit, a modern CVICU dedicated to exceptional care for critically ill adults. Schenectady is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic neighborhoods, and easy access to the scenic Mohawk River—making it a great location for travel nurse jobs in New York.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
• Location: Schenectady, NY 12308 — Travel RN job in New York
• Setting: CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) – 36 beds (24 ICU, 12 IMC)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 25, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am, 30-minute unpaid break) — Night Shift, Critical Care RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as needed; no call
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract — CVICU travel nurse position

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience, with at least 1 year in CVICU, Cardiac ICU, or cardiac surgery specialty
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission (NYS RN)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross; can obtain prior to start date)
• Clinical experience with cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve procedures), Swan-Ganz (Swan) catheter monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical ventilation
• Prior travel nurse experience preferred but not required
• Recent Nursys verification and current compliance documentation

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill adults in the CVICU, including post-op cardiac surgery and hemodynamically unstable patients
• Manage hemodynamic monitoring, titration of vasoactive drips, and mechanical ventilation
• Caring for vascular, thoracic, and cardiac surgery patients transitioning directly from OR to ICU
• Perform advanced cardiac monitoring (Swan-Ganz) and support patients with IABP and other mechanical circulatory support
• Float to Stepdown and/or Med-Surg units as needed based on facility needs
• Maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios (1:1–1:2) based on acuity and unit policy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a centralized ICU close to radiology, operating rooms, and the cardiac catheterization lab
• Adhere to facility policies on scheduling, professional attire, and compliance documentation

Why This CVICU Travel RN job? This position is ideal for experienced cardiac ICU nurses and travel RNs looking for high-acuity critical care work in New York. Gain hands-on experience with advanced cardiac surgical care while exploring Schenectady's cultural and recreational offerings.

Apply now to join our CVICU travel nurse team in Schenectady, NY. Submit your resume and RN license verification today to be considered for this 13-week contract.

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