Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) specialty located in a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit is seeking a highly experienced registered nurse for night shifts. This role involves managing post-open-heart surgical patients, including those with complex cardiovascular diagnoses, utilizing advanced intervention equipment, and providing critical care to ventilated and high-acuity patients. Candidates must be capable of delivering immediate, expert care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Job Details:

• Location: Not specified
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS (AHA); 2+ years of ICU experience in cardiovascular or specialized critical care settings; valid nursing license in the applicable jurisdiction
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification; experience with post VAD placement and heart transplant patients; proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, high-flow oxygen); ability to interpret cardiac strips; experience with titrating multiple drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin; familiarity with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), and other cardiovascular intervention devices
• Additional Information:
  • Manage complex cardiovascular patients including post-operative cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, unstable angina, and other cardiac-related critical conditions
  • Titrate multiple medication drips following protocols
  • Read and interpret Philips cardiac monitors independently
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalist physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and monitor technicians
  • Maintain high standards of assessment, communication, and protocol adherence in a high-stress, dynamic environment
  • Float to other care levels as needed, covering a variety of cardiovascular ICU components excluding immediate post-op (which is a bonus)
  • Must be proficient in the use of Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, and other specialized equipment
  • No specific scrub color requirements; professional appearance required

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits