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CVICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareWhite Plains, NYTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
White Plains, NY
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.17
Weekly
$2,310
Yearly (full-time)
$120,120
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $64.17/hour — 22% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York ($52.62/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract in White Plains, NY

Join a high-acuity CVICU travel nursing team in White Plains, New York, caring for fresh open-heart surgery patients immediately after surgery. This on-site Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced CVICU or CTICU nurse seeking a 13-week critical care contract near New York City.

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
  • Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: White Plains, New York
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: February 1, 2027
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; 34.5 hours guaranteed weekly
  • Openings: 2
  • Care Setting: Acute care, on-site
  • Charting System: Epic

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
  • At least 1 year of recent critical care nursing experience; CVICU or CTICU experience strongly preferred
  • BSN required
  • Demonstrated ability to care for fresh open-heart surgery patients on postoperative day zero
  • Recent Epic electronic health record experience required
  • Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Current influenza vaccination required
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and emergency response skills

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients
  • Receive and manage fresh open-heart surgery cases immediately following surgery
  • Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, respiratory function, and postoperative recovery
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
  • Collaborate with providers and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized treatment plans
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
  • Support patient and family education throughout the critical care experience

Live and Work in White Plains, New York

White Plains offers a vibrant suburban setting with excellent dining, shopping, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater New York City area. Explore this New York nursing job and join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care team.

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in White Plains, NY.

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.

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