Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,476 per week in New Brunswick, NJ

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: New Brunswick, NJ Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,476 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 4/20/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901! ID: 76558185 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: CVICU / Registered NurseRatio: 1:1-2; Ratios may vary if floatedNumber of years of experience required: 2 years of current CVICU experience. May consider SICU experience with initial training in a CVICUAre First time travelers accepted? YesHoliday/Weekend/RTO Policy: Every other weekend and holiday required, as applicable. All time off or schedule accommodations must be sent with the submittal and approved before the offerCertification Requirements: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are required Will Travelers Float? Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED for ICU holding patients, and all IMC units Are Locals accepted? YesPatient Mix: Fresh hearts, ventilated patients, chest tubes and lumbar drains, chronic and acute renal failure Equipment Requirements: For consideration, applicants MUST have experience with devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax -OR- experience with fresh heart casesRequired Skills: Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan, Flotrack, Temp Pacers, Alines, and Chest Tubes. CVICU experience with fresh open hearts such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Matthew Chausse Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, NJ RN License, Stroke CEUsSkills : Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD)*, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Valve Repair/Replacement, IV insulin protocols, Chronic/Acute Renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade, Continuous IV sedation, Emergency Medications, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, CVA/Acute Stroke management, Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, Lumbar drains, Assist with management of BiPAP, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Care of Ventilated Patient, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator Management, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Phlebotomy, Prismax Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : 1:2 Patient Ratios Nights : 1:2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 1:2 Float Required : Travelers will float to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds and Cardiac IMC units Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : EOW Holiday Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : CVICU experience with fresh open hearts such as CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR is required, may consider SICU experience with initial training in a CVICU Special Equipment : Experience with Equipment: Post Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan, Flotrack, Temp Pacers, Alines, Chest Tubes, and must have experience with devices such as Impella, IABP, and CRRT using prismax OR experience with fresh cases reflected on skills checklist to be considered Tier3 Travel Compliance Required Information : SSN DOB Submission Requirements : Requested Time Off : A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized. Requests with less than 7 days of RTO , and no Holiday time off , will be prioritized. RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite. Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description) Block/Special Scheduling : Schedule requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking. Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer. Return Staff Policy : RWJBH staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments. Floating Requirements/Ratios: Candidates are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions. Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuity License/Certifications: Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission. All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facility Local Rules : Locals accepted at the same rate. Background Policy : Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. Compliance : Labs MUST be completed 48 hours of signing. Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for nursing, at time of submission. Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit. Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified and can be obtained prior to start. Please refer to the unit description References required. Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be disclosed. ED/Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date. Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the margin Each traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course certificate Modules : Modules are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hours RN: average 18 hours of non-billable modules Allied: average 1 hour of non-billable modules Modules are completed pre-start, and annually Modules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reported Cancellations/Attendance Policies: Should a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined as: MSP contracted travelers: 14-day notice CRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day notice Clinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. Submittal Details: Tier3 Travel ComplianceRequired Time Off:A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO & schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized.Requests with less than 7 days of RTO, and no Holiday time off, will be prioritized.RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite.Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description)Block/Special requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking.Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer.Return Staff staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments.Floating Requirements/ are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions.Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuityLicense/ NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission.All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facilityLocal Rules: Locals accepted at the same rate.Background Policy: Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. MUST be completed 48 hours of signing.Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for nursing, at time of submission.Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit.Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified and can be obtained prior to start. Please refer to the unit description References required.Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date.Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the marginEach traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hoursRN: average 18 hours of non-billable modulesAllied: average 1 hour of non-billable modulesModules are completed pre-start, and annuallyModules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reportedCancellations/Attendance a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined contracted travelers: 14-day noticeCRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day noticeClinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS CVICU Exam CVICU RN Skills Checklist Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening 29585259EXPTEMP

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