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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in a Level 1 trauma center, requiring 3-5 years of CVICU experience and an active IL license.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Adult Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• All beds are private and 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, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, TAVRs, and ventilated ICU overflow 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)
• Required to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips using Philips monitoring equipment
• Works alongside 24/7 charge nurses, house supervisors, respiratory therapists, and monitor techs
• PCT support available with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• 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 required, including taking a full patient team

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification a plus
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, though 3-5+ years of CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components (immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant experience not required)
• Strong skills in strip interpretation, critical thinking, assessment, and time management required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment required
• Must be able to independently manage complex equipment and patient population without additional training
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post-surgical and acute cardiovascular patients, including drip titration and specialty equipment management
• Soon to include post-VAD and post-heart transplant patients
• No particular scrub color required, but attire must be clean and appropriately fitted; scrubs not provided
• Facility does not allow self-scheduling or block scheduling for travelers
• Local candidates welcome to apply
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility