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

Manage 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, and ventilated patients. Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral).

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – 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 patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
• Manage 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, and ventilated patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol and physician orders
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently; all patients monitored via Philips monitoring system with monitor tech support available
• Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to take a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure applicable to the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience required; must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific equipment training
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment and procedures including swans, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, ECMO, and ventilator management
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously
• Demonstrated critical thinking, strong assessment skills, effective communication, and ability to perform in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification is a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients
• Familiarity with VAD management and/or cardiac transplant patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice provider coverage
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population with advanced equipment including ECMO, Impella, IABP, CRRT, and nitric oxide therapy