CVICU RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring at least 2 years of CVICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care Level 1 trauma hospital setting in the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• 20-bed unit, all private rooms, all monitored
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
• Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valves, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, unstable angina, N-STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVR, targeted temperature management, and ventilated patients
• Utilizes specialty equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages PICC, midline, CVC, Swan, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• RNs required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• Charge nurses and house supervisors on site 24/7
• PCT support available with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15
• CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs typically in house with provider on-call coverage
• Respiratory therapists on site 24/7 utilizing vents, CPAP, BPAP, high flow, and nitric oxide
• Philips cardiac monitoring with monitor techs available; RNs expected to read and interpret their own strips
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour shifts, day shift (7a-7p)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday/Sunday for day shift)
• Every other holiday required
• Floating required to all levels of care; travelers expected to take a full team assignment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Must be able to interpret cardiac strips independently
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills required
• Must be able to function immediately in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment without additional training on equipment or patient population

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to complex cardiovascular ICU patients, including those on multiple hemodynamic support devices and titratable drips
• Unit occasionally receives overflow ICU patients, including COVID patients, from other ICUs
• Scrubs must be clean and appropriately fitted; no specific color required and scrubs are not provided by facility
• No radius rule; local rates available for candidates within 50 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccination not required for this facility