ICU Registered Nurse
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Hours: 35.25 hours per week
• Patient Ratios:

  • Critical Care: 1:1 to 1:3
  • Stepdown Unit (if floated): 1:4
• Patient Mix: Acute renal failure, GI surgery, CVAs, TBIs, ventilated patients
• Float Units: May include additional units based on skill set and hospital needs
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; no block scheduling
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Charting System: EPIC

Experience Requirements

• Years of Acute Care Experience: Minimum 1.5 years
• Specialty Experience: Neuro ICU/SICU experience required with strong skills in:

  • EKG interpretation
  • Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
  • TAVI/TAVR procedures
  • Insulin protocols
  • CVVHD/CRRT
  • IV skills
  • Lumbar drains
  • Post-neuro surgery care
  • EVD and ventilator management
• Preferred Experience: IABP, Impella, LVAD
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA required for all adult critical care units
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for adult critical care specialties and related units; must be current
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for relevant units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU, Nursery
  • Chemotherapy certification if applicable
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for L&D and Mother-Baby units
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for ER, Pediatric ER, Behavioral Health RNs
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG competency exams required with remediation policy in place

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared for essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • TB testing (blood or skin test) within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as applicable
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Work History: Minimum 7 years documented work history with verification of at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey state requirement)
• Skills Checklist: Must be completed and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted; no fresh graduates ("NO FRESH HEARTS")
• Floating to other units may be required based on hospital needs and skill set
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and education sign-offs prior to start
• Compliance with facility policies including flu vaccination, background attestations, and safety training is mandatory

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills and certifications. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses with the required acute care experience.