Travel CVICU 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 proficiency with advanced hemodynamic support devices.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting in a 20-bed, all-private, all-monitored Adult Cardiac ICU
• Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valves, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, TAVRs, and ventilated ICU overflow patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
• Utilizes specialty equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external and transvenous pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages various lines including PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• RNs titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday for night shift)
• Every other holiday required
• Floating required to every level of care, taking a full patient team
• Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
• PCTs on unit with ratios of 1:12-1:15 or more depending on staffing
• CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs available most of the time, with providers on call
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7, utilizing ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide
• All patients on Philips cardiac monitoring with monitor techs available

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred; CCRN a plus
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Must be able to interpret cardiac strips and rhythms independently
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management skills required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and take a full patient assignment immediately without additional training

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for complex cardiovascular ICU patients including those requiring temporary pacing, IABP support, and multiple concurrent titrated drips
• Expected to independently manage swans, CVC, and arterial lines used on the majority of patients
• No particular scrub color required, but attire must be clean and professionally appropriate; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for local rates

American Traveler Job ID #P-752700. 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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