CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a patient ratio of 1:1-2 (may vary if floated).
• Patient population includes fresh heart surgery patients (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure.
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, Emergency Department (ED) for ICU holding patients, and Intermediate Care (IMC) units.
• Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax is mandatory, or experience with fresh heart cases.
• Required skills include post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheter, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey.
• CVICU (2 years of experience).
• CVICU experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with advanced cardiac support devices, including Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), or Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax.
• Experience with fresh heart surgical cases, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR.
• Post-operative open heart recovery experience.
• Experience with Swan catheters, Flotrack monitoring, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Holiday and weekend work required every other weekend and holiday as applicable. Time off requests must be approved prior to offer.
• First-time travelers are accepted; locals are also accepted.
• Floating policy must be acknowledged for every new assignment or site transfer.
• Influenza vaccination is mandatory annually unless medically or religiously exempted; exempt individuals must wear masks during flu season.
• Must complete Respiratory Safety questionnaire and clearance ($22 cost) prior to start.
• Must complete facility-specific safety and compliance training including OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training.
• Must complete required competency exams and certifications within specified timeframes to maintain clearance.
• Color vision testing required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Must complete and sign elder abuse education attestation prior to start.

Patient Care Environment

• Care for complex cardiovascular patients including fresh post-op open heart surgery cases.
• Use of advanced cardiovascular support devices and monitoring equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced critical care environment with a diverse patient mix.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs comfortable with advanced cardiac care, device management, and flexible floating across critical care units.