Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,746 per week in New Brunswick, NJ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,746 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified CVICU RN in New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901!

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse – New Jersey

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, depending on acuity and unit assignment. Floating required to ICUs, PACU, Emergency Department (ICU holds), and Intermediate Care units as needed.

Highlights:

• Challenging cardiovascular critical care environment with fresh post-operative open heart patients including CABG, valve repairs/replacements (MVR, AVR), and TAVR procedures
• Advanced critical care equipment including Impella, IABP, CRRT with Prismax, Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrac monitoring, and temporary pacemakers
• Comprehensive patient population including ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure management
• Epic electronic medical record system (preferred experience)
• First-time travelers welcomed with appropriate CVICU experience
• Interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, physical therapy, and social services

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact State RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Essential equipment experience: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax OR demonstrated experience with fresh open heart cases
• Required clinical skills: post-operative open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz monitoring, FloTrac, temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, and chest tube management
• Experience with CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR procedures required
• Competency in ventilator management, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care environment with a diverse and challenging patient population. You'll utilize cutting-edge critical care technology while managing complex post-operative cardiac patients, supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellent patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking to advance their skills in a collaborative and professionally rewarding critical care setting.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• CVICU
• ICU
• RN - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A

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