Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,879 per week in New Brunswick, NJ

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Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)

Highlights:

• Work in a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university
• Care for complex cardiac surgery patients including fresh post-op open hearts, heart transplants, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO
• Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation through The Joint Commission and American Heart Association
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2+ based on acuity and census
• EPIC charting system
• Part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial training in a CVICU was completed
• Must have hands-on experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
• Required device experience: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• Proficiency with advanced cardiovascular monitoring including FloTrac/Vigileo, temporary pacers, Swan-Ganz catheters, and arterial lines
• Experience with ventilator management, chest tube care, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, and titrating vasoactive drips
• EPIC experience required
• Willingness to float to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units within skillset

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a premier cardiovascular ICU at a leading academic medical center that was the first in New Jersey to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation. You'll care for the most complex cardiac patients utilizing cutting-edge technology and advanced interventions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams. This role provides exceptional professional growth in an environment committed to excellence in cardiac and thoracic care.

Additional Information:

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• Requested time off requires advance confirmation; no requests approved after offer acceptance
• Non-billable modules include approximately 18 hours (4 hours EPIC training plus up to 14 hours additional training)

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