Travel Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN - $2,902 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring at least 2 years of CVICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Level 1 trauma acute care hospital setting in the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• 20-bed unit, all private rooms with continuous cardiac monitoring
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve repairs, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, TAVRs, and ventilated ICU overflow patients
• Utilizes specialty equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages various lines including PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• RNs are required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, and insulin
• Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7, with charge nurses occasionally taking patient assignments
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 supporting ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, high flow, and nitric oxide therapy
• All patients monitored via Philips telemetry with monitor techs available, though RNs are expected to independently interpret strips
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Requires working every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and every other holiday
• Floating required to all levels of care, with travelers expected to take a full patient assignment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ACLS preferred; CCRN a plus
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Strong strip interpretation and critical thinking skills required
• Must be able to independently manage complex cardiovascular equipment and patient population without additional training
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time management skills required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for post-cardiac surgical and critical cardiovascular ICU patients
• Manage multiple concurrent specialty interventions such as IABPs, temporary pacemakers, and ventilator support
• No particular scrub color required, but attire must be professional and appropriate; scrubs not provided
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling available for travelers
• Local candidates accepted with local rate available for those within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-752699. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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