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CVICU Registered Nurse
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

$2,415-2,722/week

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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, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure.
Experience with devices such as Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using Prismax, or experience with fresh heart cases is required.
Required skills include post-operative open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheter management, Flotrack monitoring, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
Experience with fresh open heart surgeries such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR is essential.
Floating is required to all ICUs, PACU, Emergency Department for ICU holding patients, and Intermediate Care Units (IMC).

Requirements/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
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
IV Certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge
Experience in post-operative open heart recovery
Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheter management
Experience with Flotrack (FloTrac) monitoring
Experience managing temporary pacers
Experience with arterial lines (A-lines)
Experience managing chest tubes

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

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Short Term Acute Care
610 beds

ADDRESSOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08903

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About New Brunswick, NJ

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
Wages generally match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 85°F and lows of 65°F.
Winter average highs of 40°F and lows of 25°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
Many furnished apartment complexes cater to short term renters.

Transportation

Car friendliness is moderate, with traffic congestion during peak hours.
Public transportation options include buses and trains for commuting within and outside the city.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.
New Brunswick has a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major medical centers.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Rich art and music scene with theaters and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college games and local recreational activities.
Nearby outdoor activities include parks and nature reserves for hiking and relaxation.

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