CVICU Travel Nurse Job in New Brunswick, NJ | Nights (3x12)
RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
Open
Travel RN
CVICU Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ
Weekly Pay
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$2,711
Specialty
CVICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This CVICU travel nurse job in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick. This role pays $2,711 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick
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Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Travel CVICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent CVICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Jersey and national regulatory bodies.
RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick is the flagship of RWJBarnabas Health and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School — a 600-plus-bed academic center for central New Jersey's most complex cases.
- A Level I adult trauma center and New Jersey's first designated pediatric trauma center, backed by a new trauma intensive-care unit with 12 ICU rooms (opened 2024). Read More
- A six-time Magnet nursing organization — which RWJUH describes as one of only seven in the world to earn the credential six consecutive times.
- The flagship hospital of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey — the state's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, with proton therapy among its options.
- Heart, kidney, and pancreas transplantation and a recognized cardiovascular program, plus a comprehensive stroke center, concentrating transplant, cardiac, and neuro acuity.
- The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (about 90 beds, Level I pediatric trauma), within what RWJUH calls New Jersey's largest academic medical center.
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FAQs – CVICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Brunswick, NJ
What certifications do travel CVICU jobs require?
Most travel CVICU RN jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Some facilities may also prefer or require Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, particularly for higher-acuity cardiac units. AACN’s Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) can also be a plus for roles involving recent open-heart recovery, but facilities typically place the most emphasis on current CVICU experience and the specific cardiac patients and devices you’ve managed.
Can general ICU experience qualify me for a travel CVICU job?
Sometimes, but facilities often look closely at how much of your recent ICU experience involved cardiac patients and CVICU-specific responsibilities. A strong general ICU background may transfer well for some assignments, while others prefer nurses with recent dedicated CVICU experience. Clearly outlining your most relevant recent experience can help facilities determine whether your background is a match.
How much CVICU experience do I need for a travel assignment?
Most facilities look for recent CVICU or closely related critical care experience where you have worked independently with high-acuity cardiac patients. The exact amount of experience required varies by facility, but travelers should be prepared to show that their recent background matches the unit’s acuity, monitoring expectations, and level of independence.
What kind of trauma experience can RNs get at RWJUH New Brunswick?
RWJUH New Brunswick is a Level I adult trauma center and also supports pediatric trauma care. ED, trauma, and critical-care travelers may work with high-acuity patients requiring advanced stabilization, surgery, and intensive monitoring.
What nursing recognition does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick hold?
RWJUH describes its nursing practice as one of only seven in the world to earn Magnet recognition six consecutive times — a strong draw for travelers who value Magnet environments.
What charting system will travel CVICU nurses use at RWJUH New Brunswick?
RWJUH New Brunswick uses Epic as part of RWJBarnabas Health. Travelers with prior Epic experience may already be comfortable with many of the core documentation workflows.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this CVICU job in New Brunswick
- Review New Jersey nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View New Jersey salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick, NJ holds a dense medical district along the Northeast Corridor, built around large hospitals like Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The local network can require recurring RN coverage in surgical suites and labor-and-delivery units across the metro. Rutgers and the Robert Wood Johnson medical school give the district an academic-medicine character, with specialized programs packed into a small footprint. Travelers benefit from the city's rail access, which simplifies movement between New Brunswick and nearby Edison, Highland Park, or Piscataway. After a demanding rotation, the Raritan River paths and a compact downtown arts scene make for low-key breaks. The Corridor puts both New York and Philadelphia within a train ride, which shapes how many travelers think about basing here.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel CVICU · New Brunswick, NJ · $2,711 /wk