Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN CVICU for a local contract nursing job in Neptune, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights, rotating
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU | Contract | Neptune, NJ
Pay: $49–$56/hr
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3x12s
Weekends: Every 3rd Weekend Required
Holidays: Not Required
On-Call: None
Float: Yes – to other ICUs
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse to join a leading healthcare system in Neptune, New Jersey on a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate is skilled in managing complex cardiovascular cases, highly proficient in telemetry and critical interventions, and committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess patient needs, prioritizing and planning nursing care
- Assist physicians and support clinical decision-making
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage critical care patients
- Initiate assessments based on patient conditions and physician orders
- Document all care according to clinical standards and patient acuity
- Advocate for evidence-based care and professional nursing practices
- Provide compassionate, patient-focused care
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education
- ASN required
- BSN preferred
Licensure & Certifications
- Active NJ RN license or compact RN license
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NIHSS
- 4-hour Stroke CEU
- Telemetry certification
Experience
- 2+ years CVICU experience required
- Strong experience in telemetry, step-down/surgical, thoracic & vascular step-down
- LVAD competency
Preferred Experience
Clinical Skills & Equipment
Experience with:
- Balloon pump
- CCRT
- ECMO devices
- Cardiac outputs monitoring
- SWAN
- Chest tubes
- Post-cardiac surgery patients
Ready to Apply?
If you're a dedicated CVICU RN ready to make an impact and take on a rewarding contract assignment, apply today!