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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of cardiovascular ICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 20-bed CVICU with all private, monitored rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
• Cares for post open heart surgical patients including CABG, valve repairs, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures
• Manages cardiac patients with STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, and TAVR procedures
• Provides care for ventilated patients and ICU overflow cases including COVID patients
• Utilizes specialty equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external and transvenous pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages PICC, midline, CVC, Swan, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Responsible for titrating multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system
• Uses Philips monitoring equipment and is expected to interpret telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Required to work every other weekend (Friday and Saturday for night shift) and every other holiday
• Floating required to all levels of care, expected to take a full patient team
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 for ventilator, CPAP, BPAP, and high flow equipment support

Requirements

• Active IL RN license (or application process initiated) required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification a plus
• Minimum 2 years of recent, solid CVICU experience required
• Must be able to work independently with minimal training on unit-specific equipment and patient population
• Strong skills in strip interpretation, clinical assessment, critical thinking, and time management
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Experience managing multiple titratable drips required

Additional Information

• Unit specializes in all cardiovascular ICU components except immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant care (training not provided for these)
• Receives multiple EP patients and frequently manages complex, multi-device cases
• Orientation includes 1 day of unit-specific training plus 2 days with a preceptor
• Scrubs are not provided; no specific color required but must be clean and appropriately fitted
• Scheduling priority is given to permanent staff; traveler schedule requests are accommodated when possible but not guaranteed
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility qualify for the local pay rate
• COVID vaccination is not required for consideration
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet the experience requirements