CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 Pacemakers, Arterial Lines, and Chest Tubes.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year required.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• IV Certification.

Schedule and Time Off

• Every other weekend and holiday required as applicable.
• All time off or schedule accommodations must be approved prior to offer.

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required within 48 hours of signing.
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-jurisdictional searches.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive IgG titers or vaccination proof)
  • Varicella (positive IgG titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B immunity (positive surface antibody titer or vaccine compliance)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years
• Color vision testing if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Completion of required competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG
  • IV Therapy/Infusion (except OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation policy.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Two professional references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Work history verification per New Jersey state requirements.

Additional Certifications and Training

• IV Certification required for all RNs except OR specialties.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for adult critical care units.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (includes online and in-person training).
• Chemotherapy certification not required for this role.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications not required for CVICU RN.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) not required.

Patient Care and Equipment Experience

• Must have experience with advanced cardiovascular support devices: Impella, IABP, CRRT (Prismax).
• Skilled in managing post-operative open heart patients and related invasive monitoring devices.

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are accepted.
• Floating to other critical care and intermediate units is required.
• All required documentation must be submitted and approved prior to start.
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and annual training is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting with advanced technology and a diverse patient population requiring specialized nursing skills.