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

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting.
• Patient ratio typically 1:1-2; may vary when floated.
• Patient population includes fresh heart transplant patients, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and patients with chronic and acute renal failure.
• Equipment experience required with devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax, 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.
• Experience with fresh open heart surgeries such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR is essential.
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax, or experience with fresh heart cases
• Post-operative open heart recovery experience and skills
• Experience and skills with Swan-Ganz catheter
• Experience and skills with Flotrack
• Experience and skills with temporary pacers
• Experience and skills with arterial lines (A-lines)
• Experience and skills with chest tubes

Schedule

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of identity (Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license).
• I-9 verification.
• Background check including criminal history and motor vehicle records.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Physical exam within the past 12 months, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing (mandatory).
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement).
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion, and pass/fail testing for EKG/medications.
• Color blindness testing if job tasks require color discrimination.
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment.
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start date (New Jersey state requirement).
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Patient Care Environment

• Care for complex cardiovascular patients including fresh heart transplants and patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support.
• Exposure to critical care equipment and post-operative cardiac care.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a focus on advanced cardiac care and critical care nursing.