Cross Country Nurses 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
Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) specialty located in a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit is seeking a highly experienced registered nurse for night shifts. This role involves managing post-open-heart surgical patients, including those with complex cardiovascular diagnoses, utilizing advanced intervention equipment, and providing critical care to ventilated and high-acuity patients. Candidates must be capable of delivering immediate, expert care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Job Details:
- Location: Not specified
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS (AHA); 2+ years of ICU experience in cardiovascular or specialized critical care settings; valid nursing license in the applicable jurisdiction
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification; experience with post VAD placement and heart transplant patients; proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, high-flow oxygen); ability to interpret cardiac strips; experience with titrating multiple drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin; familiarity with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), and other cardiovascular intervention devices
- Additional Information:
- Manage complex cardiovascular patients including post-operative cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, unstable angina, and other cardiac-related critical conditions
- Titrate multiple medication drips following protocols
- Read and interpret Philips cardiac monitors independently
- Work with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalist physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and monitor technicians
- Maintain high standards of assessment, communication, and protocol adherence in a high-stress, dynamic environment
- Float to other care levels as needed, covering a variety of cardiovascular ICU components excluding immediate post-op (which is a bonus)
- Must be proficient in the use of Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, and other specialized equipment
- No specific scrub color requirements; professional appearance required
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1312770. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus