TAVR Nurse Navigator
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: TAVR Nurse Navigator
• Role involves both administrative and clinical duties in collaboration with physicians, clinical staff, patients, families, insurance companies, and vendors.
• Focus on planning, evaluation, and coordination of care for Structural Heart patients across the continuum of care.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Pre-procedural and post-procedural care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Ensuring effective communication and superior patient care experience.
  • Coordinating clinical interdisciplinary teams for pre-procedural evaluation prior to heart valve surgery, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
  • Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and professional presentations.
  • Overseeing Pre-Admission Testing for TAVR and open-heart surgery patients.
  • Abstracting and submitting clinical data on TAVR patients to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR).
  • Reviewing previous TAVR cases to identify candidates for additional valve procedures.
  • Facilitating a multidisciplinary working group for American College of Cardiology (ACC) Certification.
  • Supporting development of a dedicated Valve Clinic.
  • Serving as liaison between Rutgers University and the hospital for diagnostic testing issues.
  • Providing education and mentorship to Cardiac Research Assistants.

Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Required for adult critical care units and preferred for behavioral health.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Required for all RNs and many tech roles.
• Other Certifications: May be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO) – confirm with program coordinator.
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG, and general competency exams required within 12 months of start. First attempt must be completed within 72 hours of signing.
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG exams required with remediation process for failures.

Background & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches. No open cases allowed.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start.
  • Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • Respiratory medical clearance and fit testing required prior to start.
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable.
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination.

Additional Requirements

• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment History: 7 years of work history required with verification of at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey state requirement).
• Orientation & Training:

  • Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
  • Iron Temple online training required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs.
  • Facility-specific floating policy must be completed for every new assignment.
• Documentation: I9, Driver’s License/State ID, E-Verify required to clear.

Notes

• Local candidates and first-time travelers are considered.
• Coordination with multiple departments and external entities is a key part of the role.
• Emphasis on patient flow, clinical program coordination, and data submission for quality and certification purposes.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac care role with a focus on structural heart disease and valve replacement procedures in a leading healthcare system.