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Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend requirement. Winter holiday coverage required (work or provide on-call coverage for 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 winter holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's). Patient ratios typically 1:1 or 1:2+. Floating required to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units within skillset.
Highlights:
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Academic Level I Trauma Center with 628 beds, affiliated with a major university
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Comprehensive Cardiac Center accredited through The Joint Commission and American Heart Association – first in New Jersey to achieve this designation
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Advanced cardiovascular program offering cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO
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EPIC charting system required
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Opportunity to work with fresh post-operative cardiac cases including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, and advanced cardiac devices
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Part of New Jersey's largest integrated healthcare system
Requirements:
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Active New Jersey or Compact state RN license required at time of submission
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Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial training in CVICU was completed
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Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (Stroke CEUs)
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Experience with fresh post-operative cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR required
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Proficiency with Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax required
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Competency in arterial lines, central/PICC lines, starting IVs, titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, and blood product administration
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Experience with ventilated patient care, chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP, and ventilator management
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Knowledge of FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, temporary pacers, dysrhythmia interpretation, and 12-lead EKG
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Familiarity with CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, and lumbar drains
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EPIC experience preferred; first-time travelers and local candidates accepted
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At least one supervisory reference required at time of submission
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a prestigious academic medical center that leads the state in comprehensive cardiac care and serves as a regional hub for the most complex cardiovascular cases. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and advanced cardiac interventions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing exceptional patient outcomes in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.
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