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

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) – New Brunswick, NJ | 13-week critical care RN assignment; minimum 2 years CVICU experience required.

Join a dynamic, collaborative team as a Cardiothoracic ICU RN in New Brunswick, NJ. This 13-week travel nursing assignment in a state-of-the-art Cardio Thoracic ICU offers hands-on experience with complex cardiac patients, advanced devices, and post-op open heart recovery care. New Brunswick is conveniently close to New York City and the Jersey Shore, making this an attractive New Jersey travel nursing opportunity.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ (08901) — New Jersey travel nursing / New Jersey nursing jobs
• Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU (CVICU) — Cardiac ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU
• Shifts: 12-hour nights (19:00 - 07:30), 3 shifts per week — Night shift Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 – $2,480
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Floating: Required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and holiday as applicable

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years current CVICU experience (SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training)
• Active NJ RN license or Compact RN license (required at time of submission) — New Jersey RN
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required at time of submission)
• Experience with post-op open heart recovery: CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR, fresh heart cases
• Proficient with invasive monitoring: Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, lumbar drains
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices: Impella, IABP, temp pacers; CRRT using Prismax preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred (Epic CVICU documentation)
• Ability to safely float within skillset to other critical care areas (ICU, IMC, PACU, ED)
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the CVICU, including fresh open heart cases and complex cardiac surgery recovery
• Monitor and manage ventilators, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and advanced circulatory support devices (Impella, IABP, temp pacers)
• Administer emergency medications, titrate vasoactive and inotropic drips, and manage post-op hemodynamic stabilization
• Interpret arterial blood gases, manage central and arterial lines, and respond to rapid changes in patient condition
• Care for patients on CRRT (Prismax) and manage hemodynamic support devices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social services
• Float to other critical care units as needed, adapting to varying patient ratios and acuity levels
• Document care accurately and efficiently using Epic (preferred) — strong critical care charting skills

Why Apply: This is an excellent travel nursing job for experienced CVICU / Cardiothoracic ICU RNs seeking a high-acuity role with advanced technology exposure and competitive pay in New Jersey. Ideal for Travel CVICU RNs, Cardiac ICU nurses, and Critical Care RNs.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — submit your resume, active RN license, and current certifications for immediate consideration. Immediate interviews available for qualified candidates.

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