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

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) – 13-Week | New Brunswick, NJ

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift) – 13-week assignment in New Brunswick, NJ. High-acuity cardiac ICU opportunity caring for fresh open?heart and complex cardiac patients.

Quick Job Summary

• Job Title: CVICU Registered Nurse / Cardiac ICU RN (Travel)
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (New Jersey travel nurse opportunity; close to New York City)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Nights — 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30); 36 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 – $2,480
• Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU / CVICU (post-op open heart, TAVR, VAD support)
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:1–2

Why This CVICU Travel Nursing Job

Join a state-of-the-art Cardio Thoracic ICU team in New Brunswick, NJ. This travel nurse role offers experience with advanced cardiac support devices and collaboration with a multidisciplinary critical care team. New Brunswick features dining, arts, and proximity to Rutgers University and NYC — an ideal location for travel nurses and critical care RNs.

Required Qualifications (CVICU RN / Cardiac ICU Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years recent CVICU experience (SICU with CVICU training considered)
• Active NJ RN license or Compact RN (required at time of submission)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (required at time of submission)
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT (Prismax) OR fresh open heart post-op cases
• Proficient with Swan-Ganz, FloTrac, temp pacers, arterial lines, chest tubes, and ventilator management
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Ability to float within skillset to other ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holds, and IMC units
• Available to work every other weekend and 2 of 3 major holidays during the contract

Core Responsibilities (Cardiac ICU RN / CVICU)

• Provide direct patient care for fresh open heart and complex cardiac surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR, etc.)
• Manage ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with acute/chronic renal failure
• Operate and monitor advanced cardiac support devices (Impella, IABP) and CRRT/Prismax
• Administer and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips, sedation, and paralytics per protocol
• Interpret ABGs, hemodynamics, and dysrhythmias; respond to cardiac and critical care emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: surgeons, intensivists, PT, RT, pharmacy, and case management
• Float to other critical care units as required based on patient acuity and census
• Document care accurately in Epic (preferred) and maintain high standards of clinical documentation

Benefits & Perks for Travel Nurses

• Competitive weekly pay range for New Jersey travel nurse roles
• Opportunity to gain advanced CVICU and device experience (Impella, IABP, CRRT)
• Work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary cardiac program
• Access to local amenities, cultural activities, and easy NYC access for travel RNs

Ready to advance your CVICU career as a travel nurse in New Jersey?

Apply now to be considered for this Cardiac ICU RN (CVICU) travel assignment in New Brunswick, NJ. Join our healthcare team today and contribute your critical care expertise in a supportive, innovative environment.

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.