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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility requiring 3-5 years of CVICU experience and an active IL license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 20-bed Adult Cardiovascular ICU, all private rooms with continuous nurse monitoring
• 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 procedures, STEMI, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
• Utilizes specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages PICC, midline, CVC, Swan, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• RNs are required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, and heparin
• All patients connected to Philips monitoring with RNs expected to read and interpret strips independently
• Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
• PCTs available with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15
• Respiratory therapists in house 24/7, with RNs expected to assist with ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, and heated high flow
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday for night shift)
• Every other holiday required
• Float to every level of care, taking a full patient assignment
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
• 2+ years of RN experience required; 3-5 years of CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in all CVICU components with the exception of immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant care
• Strong skills in strip interpretation, assessment, critical thinking, and communication
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with minimal onboarding time
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Work alongside CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs with providers available on call
• Receive 12 hours of non-billable orientation
• No particular scrub color required, but attire must be clean and appropriately fitted; scrubs not provided
• Local candidates welcome, with local rate applying to those within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility for the position