Local ContractCVPICU RN
$65-69/hour
CVPICU RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$65-69/hourPosted Today
Overview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated pay
$65-69/hourBenefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Education
License
Certifications
Description
CVPICU Registered Nurse
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Newark, New Jersey
- Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Unit has 19 beds and cares for infants, adolescents, and pediatrics
- Floating may include Pediatrics and NICU if needed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Jersey
- CVPICU (2 years of experience)
- CVPICU experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- PALS issued by American Heart Association
- IV Certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- 1 year of cardiac critical care experience
- PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care experience
- Experience with Epic
- Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays as needed
- Every other weekend
Preferred Qualifications
- NRP
Clinical Experience / Skills
- IV therapy, including port access, blood product administration, central line care, PICC management, and TPN/lipids
- Phlebotomy
- Urinary catheter insertion and management
- Infection control and PPE
- Wound care
- BiPAP/CPAP
- Ventilator care
- Airway maintenance
- Chest tube and intubation assistance
- ETCO2 monitoring
- HFNC
- Suctioning
- Tracheostomy care
- Insulin administration
- Gastric/NG tube management
- Anti-seizure medications
- Antiarrhythmics
- IV vasopressors
- Pediatric dosage calculations
- Broselow system
- Congenital heart disease/repair, including ASD, VSD, AV Canal Defect, and TOF
- CT patient care including valve replacements
- Glenn and Fontan procedures
- Cardiac cath and ablations
- Cardiac transplant
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Telemetry/tele monitoring
- Medtronic pacemakers
- Standard PICU equipment
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Pre/post hemodialysis
- Lumbar puncture assistance
- Hydrocephalus/VP shunt
- Chemotherapy monitoring
- Isolation precautions
Additional Notes
- Navy blue scrubs
- Ratios are 1:2+ and should be confirmed with the traveler
Employer
Host Healthcare
4.8rating(1094 reviews)
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
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About
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,000–7,113/week
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About Newark, NJ
As a travel nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.
Transportation
- Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.
Demographics
- Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.
Things to Do
- There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.
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