Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking a CVICU RN for a night-shift assignment in New Jersey. Must have 2 years CVICU experience, active NJ or Compact RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Night shifts are 3x12 hours with 1:1–2 patient care and floating across ICUs as needed.

This assignment offers competitive weekly pay with travel stipends; start around Sep 21, 2026 for 13 weeks, 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 2 years of current CVICU experience
• Active NJ or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required; Stroke CEUs preferred
• Experience with fresh heart cases or Impella/IABP/CRRT preferred

Responsibilities

• CVICU setting within a hospital environment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2 (variable when floated)
• Floating to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients and IMC units
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Skills

CVICU experience

Charge experience

Swan-Ganz monitoring

Arterial lines

Chest tube management

Post Op Open Heart Recovery

Impella / IABP / CRRT experience

Education

NJ or Compact RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

$2,629 - $2,806/wk

Assignment Details

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 21, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of current CVICU experience and an active NJ or Compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU setting within a hospital environment
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
• Patient ratio of 1:1-2, which may vary when floated
• Patient population includes fresh hearts, ventilated patients, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and chronic/acute renal failure cases
• Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; Stroke CEUs preferred
• 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered with initial CVICU training
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT (using Prismax) OR experience with fresh heart cases required
• 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
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Two current professional references required

Additional Information

• Provide post-surgical cardiac recovery care including management of hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and mechanical circulatory support devices
• Perform arterial blood gas interpretation, ventilator management, and continuous IV sedation/paralytic administration
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction and various cardiac dysrhythmias
• Assist with CRRT, chest tube insertion/removal, and EVD/lumbar drain care as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous RWJBH staff must have a minimum 1-year break from the health system before being eligible for travel assignments
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 designated holidays

Pay

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,629 - $2,806. The weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and higher end of this range for travel candidates. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

$2,806/wk

Weekly Wages

$1,476/wk

Regular Hours

$41.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,476

Weekly Stipends

$1,330/wk

Lodging

$122.00 x 7 days = $854

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

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