Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,761 per week in Peoria, IL

Job Title: CVICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 hours Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience License: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application status Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience - Ability to manage a fast-paced and high-stress environment - Strong assessment skills and critical thinking - Ability to interpret cardiac strips - Excellent communication and organization skills - Experience with various titratable drips - Proficient in using advanced cardiovascular equipment - Able to work as part of a team and follow protocols Description: The unit consists of 20 private monitored beds. Patient population includes post-open heart surgical patients and various cardiovascular conditions.

Job Title: CVICU RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 hours Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience License: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application status Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience - Ability to manage a fast-paced and high-stress environment - Strong assessment skills and critical thinking - Ability to interpret cardiac strips - Excellent communication and organization skills - Experience with various titratable drips - Proficient in using advanced cardiovascular equipment - Able to work as part of a team and follow protocols Description: The unit consists of 20 private monitored beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1, depending on patient acuity. Patient population includes post-open heart surgical patients and various cardiovascular conditions. Specialty intervention equipment includes IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, and more. Common titratable drips include dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, and insulin. Charge nurses and house supervisors are available on each shift. Patient care technicians are present, with varying duties and ratios. Respiratory therapists are in-house 24/7. RNs are expected to troubleshoot and utilize ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, and nitric oxide. Philips monitoring is used, and RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting strips. Weekend and holiday work is required every other weekend and holiday. Floating to every level of care is expected, with travelers taking a full team. There is no particular color scrub requirement, but attire must be appropriate. Candidates should be proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components. The position demands the ability to manage various critical care tasks simultaneously.