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

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Travel Contract – New Brunswick, NJ

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night shift travel contract in New Brunswick, NJ (08901). Join a high-acuity cardiac critical care team caring for post-op open-heart and ventilated patients while enjoying downtown dining, cultural attractions, and easy park access.

Job Details

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac ICU Nurse (Travel)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 – $2,480
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ (08901) — New Jersey travel nurse opportunity
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel, On-site (Cardiothoracic ICU / CVICU)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Patient Ratio: 1:1–2 (may vary if floated)
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday required

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU or cardiac ICU experience (SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training)
• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices (Impella, IABP) and CRRT (Prismax) OR experience with fresh heart cases
• Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float to all ICUs, PACU, ED (ICU holding), and IMC units as needed
• References required for travel nurse placement

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Provide comprehensive care for fresh-heart recipients, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with acute or chronic renal failure
• Manage post-op open heart recovery (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) and support hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz, Flotrack)
• Care for temporary pacers, arterial lines, chest tubes, and advanced cardiac monitoring
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, emergency medications, and IV sedation
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias; ventilator management and weaning as appropriate
• Perform arterial line management, central line care, and assist with chest tube insertion/removal
• Float to other units within skillset based on patient acuity and unit needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
• Maintain infection prevention practices and isolation precautions consistent with ICU standards

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in New Brunswick, NJ. Join our cardiac critical care team and advance your career as a Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse. Submit your resume and references today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.