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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and hands-on proficiency with advanced cardiac devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT.
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Inpatient hospital CVICU setting
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Patient population includes fresh open heart surgery cases (CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR), ventilated patients, patients with chest tubes and lumbar drains, and chronic and acute renal failure
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Patient ratio of 1:1-2; ratios may vary when floating
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Procedures and equipment include Post-Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines (Alines), chest tubes, Impella, IABP, and CRRT using Prismax
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Charting in Epic EMR
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend and applicable holidays required
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Floating required to all ICUs, PACU, ED (for ICU holding patients), and all IMC units
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Active NJ or Compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 2 years of current CVICU experience required; SICU experience with prior CVICU training may be considered
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Experience with advanced cardiac devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT (Prismax) OR experience with fresh heart cases required
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Proficiency in Post-Op Open Heart Recovery, Swan catheters, Flotrack, temporary pacers, arterial lines, and chest tubes
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Two current professional references required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
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Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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All time-off requests and schedule accommodations must be submitted and approved prior to an offer being extended
