Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
New Haven, CT
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in New Haven, Connecticut (06510). Join a top-rated Level I Trauma Center and provide expert cardiac ICU care in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment. Experience the vibrant culture, coastal beauty, and renowned arts scene of New Haven while working in one of the Northeast's premier healthcare jobs.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: New Haven, CT (06510) – Connecticut nursing jobs
• Healthcare Setting: Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care
• Unit: CVICU (Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract
• Start Date: December 12, 2025
• End Date: March 13, 2026
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (days and nights)
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1880–$2020

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or compact state (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of recent cardiac ICU or CVICU nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz monitoring required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Experience with Epic charting system
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to float to ICU and PCU as needed
• Not accepting local candidates (must reside >75 miles from facility)

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care to adult patients with complex cardiac conditions in a high-acuity CVICU
• Manage and monitor advanced cardiac devices and procedures, including ECMO cannulation, IABP, Impella, CentriMag, VAD, and valve repairs/replacements
• Interpret and monitor hemodynamic data, including Swan-Ganz and arterial lines
• Assist with post-operative care for CABG, heart/kidney transplant, aneurysm repairs, and other cardiac surgeries
• Administer emergency medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and manage ventilated patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more
• Maintain infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
• Float to ICU and PCU units as needed to support facility staffing needs

Take the next step in your nursing career with this exceptional CVICU RN travel job in New Haven, Connecticut. Enjoy professional growth, competitive pay, and the chance to work in a leading healthcare facility. Apply now and join our dedicated healthcare team today!

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