Open Position: RN - CVICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2833.48

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

* Every other weekend schedule required with holiday coverage (must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs)
* Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2+ during days, nights, and weekends
* Wear navy blue scrubs
* Chart using EPIC (experience required)
* Float to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units within skillset without exception
* Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
* 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial training was completed in a CVICU
* Must have experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR
* Must have experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
* Active NJ or Compact nursing license required at time of submission
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
* EPIC charting experience required
* First-time travelers accepted; local candidates accepted
* IV therapy and medication skills required: arterial line management, blood product administration, central/PICC line management, starting IVs, continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade, sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols
* Respiratory and thoracic skills required: chest tube insertion and removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, suctioning (ETT and NT), ventilator management
* Cardiovascular skills required: CABG, cardiac surgery (directly and not directly from OR), TAVR, valve repair and replacement, post-op open heart recovery, temporary pacers, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, 12-lead EKG
* Renal and neurological skills required: chronic and acute renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA and acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol and Arctic Sun, lumbar drains
* General skills required: multisystem organ dysfunction and failure management, infection prevention, isolation precautions and PPE, phlebotomy

Facility:

This 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center is affiliated with a major university and is part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system. The CVICU specializes in caring for patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO. The facility's Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic program was the first in New Jersey to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation through The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association, providing CABG, valve, and aortic surgery services.

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick offers a vibrant urban experience in the heart of New Jersey, featuring a thriving arts scene, diverse dining options, and easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia. The city combines a rich cultural atmosphere with a strong academic community, making it an exciting and dynamic place to live and work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.