Adult Cardiac Stepdown RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU role in Illinois requiring at least 2 years of recent CVICU experience and active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Adult Cardiac Intermediate (CVICU/Stepdown) Unit within a Level 1 Trauma acute care setting
• 20-bed unit with all private, monitored rooms
• Patients include post-ICU stepdown, TAVR, ablations, Watchman, Micra, MitraClip, heart failure, ventilated and trached patients, and overflow from other stepdowns including COVID cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:3, up to 1:4 depending on acuity
• RNs responsible for titrating a variety of drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• Utilizes Swan Ganz, external pacemakers, PICCs, midlines, CVCs, swans, and arterial lines
• All patients monitored on the Philips system; RNs expected to interpret strips
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), with rotating weekends and holidays
• Floating required to all levels of care including ICU, with travelers expected to take a full assignment
• Charge nurses and house supervisors are on shift 24/7 and may take assignments
• Patient care techs support the unit with ratios of 1:12-15 depending on staffing
• Ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow equipment are in use, with vented patients being trached
• RNs are expected to provide advanced cardiovascular critical care and float to the ICU as needed
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, teamwork, and organizational skills required
• Unit-specific orientation includes one day on the unit and two days with a preceptor
• Compassion, motivation, time management, and a positive attitude are valued
• Scrubs must be clean, professional, and appropriately fitting; no color requirement and scrubs are not provided
• Holiday coverage is every other holiday
• First time travelers are not specified; candidates must be able to adapt quickly without extensive onboarding
• Local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a local pay rate; no set radius rule

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a CVICU or Cardiac ICU setting
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred; CCRN or PCCN a plus
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage CVICU/stepdown/ICU patient populations and unit equipment with minimal supervision
• Experience with titrating multiple critical care drips and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips
• Ability to float to ICU and provide full care assignments
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts