CVICU Registered Nurse
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Description

• Floating required to ICU, IMC, and helping hands as needed
• No December starts
• Must have NJ or Compact state nursing license
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Experience with ECMO and Open Heart procedures required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year RN experience with ECMO/Open Heart experience preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses

• NJ or Compact RN license (no temporary or emergency licenses unless approved)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• BLS (AHA only)
• Other certifications depending on unit assignment (may include PALS, NRP, EFM for specific areas)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I-9 verification and E-Verify
• Education verification (diploma or third-party verification required)
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, OIG, SAM.gov, OFAC sanctions
• Physical exam within 72 hours of contract signing, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start, required within 72 hours of contract signing
• Immunizations and health documents required within 72 hours of contract signing:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Flu vaccination (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series and booster (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 72 hours of contract signing

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/fail testing onsite for telemetry and medication competency (80% minimum score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually (80% pass rate) except for certain units
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) annually with 80% passing score covering:

  • National Patient Safety
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA topics (Body Mechanics, Emergency Management, Environmental Safety, Fire Safety, Hazardous Chemicals)
  • Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Age-specific patient care
  • Cultural Competence, Ethics, Patient Rights, Abuse, Pain Management, Restraints, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam annually (80% pass rate)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test) within 1 year of assignment start

References & Work History

• Two professional references required:

  • One supervisory reference from within 12 months
  • One professional reference from within 3 years
• Employment history verification for the last 7 years required
• Updated resume including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Unit-specific skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Floating between ICU, IMC, and other units as needed
• Local rate applies within 75 miles of facility (not relevant for pay details here)
• No starts allowed during specified blackout dates (e.g., late November and December holidays)

This position requires a highly qualified RN with critical care experience, strong compliance with health and safety documentation, and the ability to float across multiple units.