Care for a complex patient population including stepdown cardiac patients, TAVR, ablation, Watchman procedure, Micra, Mitral Clip, heart failure, trached and ventilated patients, and EP patients. Manage and titrate multiple vasoactive, sedation, and specialty drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, esmolol, and others per protocol or physician order.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, fully monitored, private-room Acute Cardiac Intermediate Unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4 depending on acuity
Manage and titrate multiple vasoactive, sedation, and specialty drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, esmolol, and others per protocol or physician order
Monitor, read, and independently interpret cardiac telemetry strips on all patients using Philips monitoring systems
Manage and troubleshoot specialty lines and equipment including Swan-Ganz catheters, external/temporary pacemakers, IABPs, arterial lines (radial and femoral), PICC lines, midlines, and CVCs
Care for a complex patient population including stepdown cardiac patients, TAVR, ablation, Watchman procedure, Micra, Mitral Clip, heart failure, trached and ventilated patients, and EP patients
Float to all levels of care as needed, including up to the ICU, and assume a full patient team assignment
Required Qualifications
Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
Minimum of 2 years of CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience; candidates must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific clinical training
Current BLS certification
Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU components including Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVCs, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilated/trached patients
Demonstrated ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and interpret cardiac strips independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills
Preferred Experience / Skills
ACLS certification preferred; CCRN or PCCN designation a plus
Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients
Background with VAD management or cardiac transplant care
Continued travel nursing experience with ICU-level assignments
Why Join Us
Work in a highly specialized cardiac unit with a diverse, complex patient population and advanced cardiovascular technology, offering strong professional growth for experienced CVICU nurses
Charge nurse and house supervisor coverage available 24/7, with PCT support on the unit to assist with patient care