RN CVICU

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Day Shift) in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:30, every other weekend required.

Job Description

The CVICU at RWJUH New Brunswick provides care for patients requiring post-operative cardiac interventions, such as those undergoing CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR, and heart transplants. The unit is equipped to manage complex cases with devices including Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cardiovascular care and familiarity with critical care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac surgery patients, including monitoring and assessment.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, including continuous drips and emergency medications.
• Manage ventilated patients, perform chest tube insertions and removals, and monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment, including FloTrac/Vigileo and perform EKG interpretations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and engage in infection prevention measures.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a CVICU; SICU experience may be considered with proper initial training.
• Experience with fresh post-op cardiac cases, including CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR.
• Knowledge and experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT protocols.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS are mandatory.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.