Travel Contract

CVPICU RN
Newark, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,846/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date11/02/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Registered Nurse / Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse pay in New Jersey

Estimated total pay

$2,846/week

Benefits

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.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

New Jersey Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

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

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

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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.

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About Newark, NJ

As a Travel Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care 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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