Adult Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Work in an Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit within an acute, Level 1 trauma hospital
• Unit has 20 private, fully monitored beds
• Patient population includes post open heart surgical cases (CABG, valve replacements), dissections, cardiac events, severe heart failure, TAVRs, STEMIs, hypothermia, and ventilated or overflow ICU patients, including COVID
• Typical patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
• Use advanced cardiovascular equipment such as IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, CRRT, CVC, PICC, arterial lines, and utilize multiple titratable drips
• Philips telemetry monitoring is used and RNs are required to interpret rhythms
• Night shifts are 12 hours (7p-7a) with every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating to all levels of care is required and travelers are expected to take a full assignment
• EMR charting is completed in EPIC
• Responsibilities include managing post-cardiac surgery and critical cardiac event patients, titrating multiple drips, utilizing specialized devices, and providing comprehensive assessment and monitoring
• Team includes charge nurses (who sometimes take assignments), house supervisors, PCTs, and 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Collaborate closely with APNs, PAs, and on-call providers
• No specific scrub color required, but scrubs must be professional, clean, and appropriately fitting; scrubs are not provided
• Local rates apply for candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles
• COVID vaccination is not required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) required; ACLS preferred; CCRN is a plus
• Minimum two years of recent Cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Proficiency in titrating a variety of drips and experience with advanced CVICU equipment
• Strong strip interpretation skills required
• Must be able to independently care for complex cardiovascular patients 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