Open Position: RN - CVICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2884.72

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

* Minimum 2 years of experience required with Fresh Heart experience required
* Active NJ or Compact license required
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
* EPIC charting experience required
* Every other weekend requirement
* Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years) as needed
* Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
* Patient ratios are 1:2 and can go to 1:3 based on acuity; fresh cardiac open heart patients are 1:1
* Unit has 16 beds with a daily census of 12; serves adult patients only
* Required to float within skillset to CCU/CTICU, ICU, and/or stepdown without exception
* Scrubs: Royal Blue
* Required equipment experience: Impella, Balloon pump, PrisMax CRRT, TVP, AV wires, Swan Ganz catheters, pericardial drains, and chest tubes
* IV therapy skills required: Port access/care, blood product administration, arterial/central/PICC line care and management, starting IVs, TPN/Lipids, and phlebotomy
* GU/Renal skills required: Acute kidney injury, chronic/acute renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, I&O, pre/post-hemodialysis, and shunt/fistula care
* Respiratory skills required: Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP, care of ventilated patient, fresh tracheostomy, HFNC, ABG interpretation, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, suctioning (ETT, NT), and ventilator management
* Cardiac skills required: CVP, CABG, epicardial pacing wire care, Impella, IABP, post-cardiac surgery, pre/post-cardiac cath/intervention, PA line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, MSOF, and 12-lead EKG
* Medication skills required: Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips, and IV insulin protocols
* Neuro/Additional skills required: CVA management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, fibrinogen, infection prevention, INR, isolation precautions/PPE, high-output drain management, massive transfusion protocol, abdominal compartment syndrome monitoring, and PT/PTT
* Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary
* At least 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission

Facility:

This facility is a 352-bed teaching hospital and Level II Regional Trauma Center offering comprehensive cardiovascular and critical care services. As the only full-service heart hospital in the county, it provides advanced cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, TAVR, and electrophysiology procedures. The facility is part of the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey and offers robust interdisciplinary support services to its clinical staff.

Location:

Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City offers a vibrant urban lifestyle just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, providing easy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The city boasts a diverse and dynamic community, stunning waterfront views of the New York City skyline, and excellent transportation options, making it an exciting destination for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and an energetic city lifestyle.

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.