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
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a typical nurse-to-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 pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
• May consider Surgical ICU (SICU) experience with initial CVICU training.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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).

Schedule and Time Off

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

Additional Requirements and Information

• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not required.
• Locals are accepted.
• Must complete annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation materials prior to start.
• Must complete and maintain required CEUs including stroke and trauma CEUs as applicable.
• Must complete pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams; failure after 3 attempts results in cancellation.
• Color vision testing required if job tasks involve color discrimination.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire required if applicable.
• Must comply with all health document requirements including immunizations and titers for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, hepatitis B, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and others as specified.
• Must complete Respiratory Safety clearance through designated system prior to start.
• Must complete required certifications and training such as IV certification (except OR specialties).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required only if assigned to ER, Pediatric ER, or Behavioral Health units (not applicable here).

Patient Care Environment

• Care for complex cardiac surgery patients requiring advanced monitoring and support.
• Exposure to critical care equipment and technology including mechanical circulatory support devices and continuous renal replacement therapy.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract role with a reputable healthcare facility in New Jersey.