Registered Nurse/CVICU

Equiliem; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for a demanding, fast-paced environment in New Jersey. The role requires handling post-operative cardiac patients, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR, with proficiency in devices like Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax.

Applicants must hold an active NJ or Compact license, be ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certified, and be willing to work a flexible weekend schedule within an on-site unit.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent CVICU experience required.
• Must have experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR).
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax required.
• Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.

Skills

CVICU experience

NJ license

EPIC experience

Tools

PrisMax

IABP

CRRT equipment

Job description

Required License and Certifications

• License: Active NJ or Compact license required at time of submission
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Required Experience & Clinical Skills

• Experience Required: 2 years of recent CVICU experience. SICU experience may be considered if initial training in a CVICU was completed.
• For Consideration: Applicants MUST have experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases, including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR. Must also have experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax.
• IV Therapy/Medications:
  • A-lines; Administer Blood Products; Central/PICC lines; Starting IVs
  • Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade and sedation
  • Emergency Meds; Procedural Sedation Admin/monitoring
  • Titrate Cardiac/Vasoactive drips; IV insulin protocols
• Respiratory/Thoracic:
  • Chest Tube Insertion/Removal; BiPAP/CPAP; Vented Patient Care
  • HFNC; ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management
• Cardiovascular:
  • CABG; Cardiac Surgery (directly/not directly from the OR); TAVR
  • Valve Repair/Replacement; Post-Op Open Heart Recovery
  • Temporary Pacers; FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
  • Interpret Dysrhythmias; 12-lead EKG
• Renal/Neurological:
  • Chronic/Acute Renal failure; CVVHD/CRRT
  • CVA/Acute Stroke; Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun; Lumbar drains
• General Skills:
  • Multisystem organ dysfunction/failure; Infection Prevention
  • Isolation Precautions/PPE; Phlebotomy

Scheduling Details and Charting

• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• RTO, Block & Scheduling Requests: Priority given to submits with a screenshot confirming RTO and schedule requests. No requests will be approved after offer.
• Call Off Policy: Facility is allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays, per unit needs.
• Accept First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, Locals accepted at the same rate

Unit Details and Floating

• Ratios: 1:1:2
• Scrubs: Navy Blue
• Floating: Candidates must float within their skillset without exception. Ratios vary based on census, patient acuity and staffing. Will float to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds and Cardiac IMC units

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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