CVICU Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM), every third weekend required
• Hours per Week: 48 hours
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling possible upon discussion with manager
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• PICC line management experience
• Experience with starting IVs

Facility Information

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusion lists
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Health Documentation:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good physical and mental health, ability to perform job functions without restrictions
  • Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Fingerprinting: Required for clinical candidates without an active Illinois license; must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• References: Two professional references required for clinical candidates
• Competency Exam: Required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for Badge: Color photo required within one week of contract signing

Additional Notes

• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours policy allows client to cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for those hours
• Candidates must complete and sign facility-specific documents including code of conduct and parking permit forms as applicable

This position is ideal for CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable acute care, magnet-designated hospital in Illinois.