Gifted Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel
CVPICU RN
for an assignment in Newark, NJ. In this role, you will provide specialized, evidence-based care to critically ill pediatric cardiovascular patients, including pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery. Responsibilities include continuous cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, complex medication titration, collaborating with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams, and educating families. Gifted Healthcare offers a supportive, clinician-centered culture focused on respect, integrity, and work-life balance while you grow your travel nursing career nationwide. Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric cardiovascular patients in the CVPICUContinuously monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and ventilator settings Administer and titrate high-risk medications and infusions per provider orders and protocols Collaborate closely with intensivists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary care team Provide pre- and post-operative care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients Maintain accurate EMR documentation and follow unit policies and regulatory standards Educate and support patients' families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care Adhere to infection prevention, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives Required Skills Cardiovascular pediatric ICU care Ventilator management Hemodynamic monitoring Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) Medication administration and titration Central line and arterial line care ECMO familiarity Telemetry interpretation Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation Infection control and patient safety