CVICU 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 on nights, requiring 3-5 years of CVICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Level 1 trauma center's Adult Cardiac ICU
• 20-bed unit, all private rooms, all monitored with Philips telemetry equipment
• 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 IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external and transvenous pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manages PICC, midline, CVC, Swan, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• RNs required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for night shift)
• Every other holiday required
• Float to every level of care, with travelers expected to take a full team assignment
• No self-scheduling or block scheduling for travelers

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus
• 2+ years of experience required, with 3-5 years of CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to interpret cardiac strips and work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills required
• Must be able to work independently with minimal facility-specific training on specialty equipment

Additional Information

• Provide critical care to post-cardiac surgical and cardiovascular ICU patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and support
• Charge nurses and house supervisors are available 24/7, with charge nurses sometimes taking patient assignments
• PCTs support the unit with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15 or more depending on staffing
• CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs cover the unit most of the time, with on-call providers available
• Respiratory therapists are on-site 24/7, utilizing ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide
• Monitor techs are available, though RNs are expected to read and interpret their own strips
• Scrubs must be clean and appropriately fitted; no specific color required and scrubs are not provided
• Proficiency in all CVICU components expected, excluding immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant care
• Local rates available for clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• Negative drug screen required for all panels