Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of current CVICU experience and hands‑on skills with fresh open heart cases and advanced hemodynamic support devices. Requirements Active NJ or Compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Stroke CEUs preferred Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience considered with initial CVICU training Previous charge experience preferred Required equipment experience: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismaflex, OR experience with fresh heart cases Required skills include Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan‑Ganz monitoring, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tube management CVICU experience with fresh open heart procedures such as CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required Two current professional references required Copy of certifications and state license required for consideration Responsibilities Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital environment Patient population includes fresh hearts, ventilated patients, chest tubes and lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure cases Patient ratio of 1:1-2, with ratios potentially varying when floated based on patient acuity Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Required to work every other weekend and applicable holidays Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units within skillset Epic charting system experience preferred Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including post-cardiac surgery recovery and hemodynamic monitoring Skilled care areas include ventilator management, continuous IV sedation and vasoactive drip titration, CRRT/CVVHD, and cardiac dysrhythmia management Neurological care skills such as EVD management, hypothermia protocol, and lumbar drain care may be utilized First‑time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates accepted at the same rate Returning RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments Time off and schedule accommodation requests must be submitted and approved prior to receiving an offer, as changes cannot be accommodated after start Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays unless otherwise specified Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Job ID: P-737486 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler