Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: Not specified
Location: New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, 2 of 3 major holidays required

Highlights:

• 1:1-2 patient ratios with complex cardiovascular and critical care cases
• Float to all ICU, PACU, Emergency Department ICU holding areas, and Cardiac IMC units
• Epic EMR system preferred; manager interview required
• First-time travelers welcome; local candidates accepted
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Advanced equipment experience required: Impella, IABP, CRRT with Prismax

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CVICU experience with fresh open heart cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR) required; SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Demonstrated experience with post-op open heart recovery, ventilator management, Swan-Ganz monitoring, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Proven competency with advanced cardiac devices: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax
• Prior charge experience preferred

Patient Mix & Clinical Skills:

• Fresh open heart cases including CABG, valve replacements and repairs
• Ventilated patients requiring BiPAP and CPAP management
• Chest tube and lumbar drain care
• Chronic and acute renal failure management with CRRT
• 12-lead EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• Hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz and FloTrac systems
• Adult and geriatric patient populations

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work with a sophisticated cardiovascular patient population while utilizing cutting-edge cardiac technology and equipment. You'll be part of a collaborative care team with robust interdisciplinary support, allowing you to develop advanced critical care skills in a dynamic environment. The facility welcomes both experienced travelers and those new to travel nursing, providing a supportive setting for professional growth in high-acuity cardiovascular care.

Additional Information:

• Floating within skillset required based on unit needs and patient acuity
• No block scheduling available
• Time off requests must be submitted at time of application and confirmed in writing
• Requests with less than 7 days of time off and no holiday requests will be prioritized
• Approximately 18 hours of non-billable training modules required, including 4 hours of Epic training
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays during contract period