Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Peoria, IL

Care for a complex cardiovascular patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and ICU overflow including COVID patients. Why Join Us Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with access to advanced interventional equipment including ECMO, Impella, and CRRT — ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored CVICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on acuity
• Care for a complex cardiovascular patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and ICU overflow including COVID patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol, among others
• Manage and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently using Philips monitoring systems; collaborate with monitor techs, PCTs, charge nurses, and respiratory therapy staff available 24/7
• Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to assume a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility) in Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience with the ability to independently manage this patient population from day one — unit cannot provide training on equipment or patient population
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilator management
• Demonstrated ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, communication, and time management skills; ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity, high-stress environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification is a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients is a bonus
• Prior travel nursing experience in ICU settings

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with access to advanced interventional equipment including ECMO, Impella, and CRRT — ideal for experienced CVICU nurses seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment
• Supported by charge nurses, house supervisors, respiratory therapists, monitor techs, and PCTs available 24/7