Open Position: RN - CVICU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2834.36

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

* Every other weekend schedule required, plus holiday coverage
* Must work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays as needed (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's)
* Patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2+
* Navy blue scrubs required
* Must float within skillset to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units 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 in a CVICU was completed, specifically open-heart surgery
* 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 within the last year
* EPIC charting experience required
* Active NJ or Compact nursing license required at time of submission
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
* At least 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission
* IV therapy skills required: arterial lines, blood product administration, central/PICC lines, starting IVs, continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade and sedation, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration and monitoring, titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols
* Respiratory and thoracic skills required: chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABGs, suctioning (ETT, NT), ventilator management
* Cardiovascular skills required: CABG, cardiac surgery recovery, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, post-op open heart recovery, temporary pacemakers, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, 12-lead EKG
* Renal and neurological skills required: chronic/acute renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, lumbar drains
* General skills required: multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy
* Patients served include adults and geriatrics

Facility:

This facility is a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university. The CVICU cares for patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO. The Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic program was the first in New Jersey to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center accreditation through The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, providing CABG, valve, and aortic surgery. The facility is part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system and offers robust interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more.

Location:

New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick is a vibrant city in central New Jersey offering a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and easy access to both New York City and Philadelphia, making it an exciting destination for healthcare professionals. The area combines the energy of a college town with the convenience of major metropolitan areas nearby, providing an excellent quality of life and plenty of opportunities for exploration and entertainment.

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.