Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Jersey City, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse, Jersey City, NJ (07302) CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Jersey City, NJ. 13-week travel contract for experienced cardiac critical care nurses with 2 years CVICU/cardiac surgical ICU experience and an active NJ or Compact RN license; ACLS and BLS required. Great opportunity for travel nursing, cardiac ICU RN jobs, and New Jersey nursing jobs near the NYC area. Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360 - $2,480 (competitive travel nurse pay) Location: Jersey City, NJ (Zip: 07302) — New Jersey travel nursing jobs, NYC-area commute Contract Length: 13 weeks Setting: Cardiac Post CTICU / CVICU (cardiac surgical ICU) Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:15) Hours per Week: 36 Employment Type: Travel, On-site (Travel Nurse, CVICU RN) Start Date: April 27, 2026 Patient Ratios: 1:2 (may go to 1:3 based on acuity; fresh open heart patients typically 1:1) Floating: May float to CCU/CTICU, ICU, or stepdown units Charting: Epic (Epic experience preferred) Scrubs: Royal Blue Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required Qualifications / Job Requirements Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU / cardiac surgical ICU experience (post-op cardiac nurse, CABG, valve replacement) Active New Jersey (NJ) RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission ACLS and BLS certifications required Stroke CEUs required Hands-on experience with fresh open heart surgical patients, CABG, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, TAVR Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and dysrhythmia interpretation Epic charting experience preferred (electronic medical record experience a plus) First-time travel nurses welcome — travel nurse onboarding supported Key Responsibilities Provide expert post-cardiac surgery and CVICU nursing care for complex, high-acuity patients Manage advanced cardiac devices including IABP, Impella, and TAVR support Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient status Deliver comprehensive post-op care for fresh open heart cases (CABG, valve replacement) Float to CCU/CTICU, ICU, or stepdown units as patient census and acuity require Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, respiratory therapy) to ensure optimal patient outcomes Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and adhere to regulatory standards and patient ratios Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and required training modules Why join us: This is an ideal travel nursing job for CVICU RNs seeking advanced cardiac critical care experience in the New Jersey / NYC area. Enjoy competitive weekly pay, a supportive team environment, and hands-on opportunities with complex cardiac surgical patients. Apply now to be considered for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Jersey City, NJ — join our healthcare team today! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 471898. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.