CVICU RN $2831/wk - New Brunswick, NJ

Mercury Group Staffing and Placement Services; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 128,810; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a skilled CVICU Nurse for a 13-week contract in New Brunswick, NJ. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of acute care experience and be proficient in handling fresh open heart cases. Responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, monitoring conditions, and educating families. The role offers a gross weekly pay of $2831 and requires BLS & ACLS certifications. Candidates with familiarity in equipment like Swan and Flotrack are preferred, and navy blue scrubs are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Experience with fresh open heart cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR.
• Familiarity with equipment including Swan, Flotrack, Temp Pacers, and CRRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the CVICU.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and their families about cardiovascular health.

Skills

Acute care experience

Experience with fresh open heart cases

Familiarity with medical equipment

Epic charting system experience

BLS & ACLS certifications

Job description

About the job CVICU RN $2831/wk - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description: CVICU Nurse

Summary We are seeking a skilled CVICU Nurse for a 13-week contract in New Brunswick, NJ. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiovascular intensive care and be proficient in handling fresh open heart cases.

• Hourly Rate: $42.28
• Weekly Stipend: $1309.00 (Includes $483.00 for meals and $826.00 for lodging)
• Gross Weekly Pay: $2831.08
• Unit: CVICU
• Shift: Night, 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
• Facility Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08903
• Required Certifications: BLS & ACLS

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the CVICU
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Educate patients and their families about cardiovascular health and post-operative care
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans

Requirements

• 2+ years of acute care experience
• Experience with fresh open heart cases such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR
• Familiarity with equipment including Swan, Flotrack, Temp Pacers, Alines, Chest Tubes, Impella, IABP, and CRRT using prismaflex
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Navy blue scrub color

Additional Information

• Travelers will float to all ICUs, PACU & ED for ICU holding patients and all IMC units
• Patient ratio typically 1:2 but up to 1:3