Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Level 1 trauma, acute care Adult Cardiovascular ICU setting with 20 private, monitored beds
• 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, ECMO, external and transvenous pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages PICC, midline, CVC, Swan, and arterial lines daily
• RNs are required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• RNs manage ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide therapy
• Philips cardiac monitoring with RNs expected to read and interpret their own strips
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for night shift)
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to every level of care required, with travelers expected to take a full team assignment
• Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7
• Respiratory therapists and monitor techs available 24/7
• PCTs available with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15 depending on staffing

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred; CCRN a plus
• 3-5+ years of CVICU experience required
• Must be proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components (immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant experience not required but a bonus)
• Strong strip interpretation, assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Nursys license verification required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill cardiovascular patients including post-surgical, EP, and cardiogenic shock cases
• Work alongside CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs, with physicians available on call
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling available for travelers
• Scrubs must be clean and appropriately fitted; no specific color required and scrubs are not provided
• Local rate applies to candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius restriction for position eligibility