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Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Cardiovascular ICU Contract in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit as a travel CVICU Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced cardiac ICU nurse with charge nurse experience who is confident caring for complex adult patients after major cardiothoracic procedures. New Haven offers historic character, cultural attractions, renowned dining, convenient access to the Connecticut coastline, and major Northeast cities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; scheduling is created on a six-week basis
• Unit: Adult cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care unit (CVICU)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 to 1:2, with occasional higher-acuity flexibility based on unit needs
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: Within the ICU/PCU scope and to other cardiovascular intensive care units as needed

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility for licensure
• At least 3 years of recent cardiac ICU or CVICU nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Adult critical care experience caring for complex cardiothoracic patients
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz and pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• CCRN certification preferred
• Previous Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for high-acuity patients and float within the critical care scope
• One professional reference required
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this travel nursing opportunity

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to adult patients in a high-acuity CVICU
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, heart or kidney transplant, VAD implantation, and cardiac catheterization procedures
• Manage patients requiring ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac medication infusions
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, CVP, pulmonary artery lines, epicardial pacing wires, chest tubes, and vascular access devices
• Demonstrate proficiency with advanced cardiac support equipment, including IABP, Impella, CentriMag, and VAD systems
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases, obtain 12-lead ECGs, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV insulin, and other critical care therapies according to protocol
• Support care related to ECMO cannulation and bronchoscopy procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and promote safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and bring your CVICU expertise to a leading adult cardiovascular critical care team in New Haven.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.