Travel CVICU Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: CVICU
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/03/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and hands-on proficiency with advanced cardiac support devices.

Details\n

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• Work setting is a hospital CVICU
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• Patient population includes fresh open heart surgery cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), ventilated patients, chest tube and lumbar drain patients, and chronic and acute renal failure patients
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• Patient ratio is 1:1–2; ratios may vary when floating
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• Charting is performed in Epic
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• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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• Every other weekend and applicable holidays required
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• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
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Requirements\n

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• Active NJ or Compact RN license currently in hand
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• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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• Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; candidates with SICU experience and initial CVICU training may be considered
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• Experience with advanced cardiac support devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT via Prismax — OR — experience with fresh heart cases required
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• Proficiency with post-op open heart recovery, Swan-Ganz catheters, FloTrac, temporary pacers, arterial lines (A-lines), and chest tubes required
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• SSN and DOB required for consideration
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• Two current professional references required
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• Copies of certifications required
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Additional Information\n

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• Provides critical care nursing to cardiovascular surgical and complex cardiac patients
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
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• Any time-off or schedule accommodation requests must be submitted and approved prior to offer
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• Former employees or PRN staff of the RWJBH health system must have been separated from the system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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American Traveler Job ID #P-729983. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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