Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular. The position provides comprehensive care for critically ill cardiovascular and surgical patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include managing complex cardiovascular conditions, titrating multiple drips, interpreting cardiac rhythms, supporting ventilated patients, and collaborating within a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, organization, teamwork, time-management, and protocol-compliance skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred; 35 years of cardiovascular intensive care experience preferred, including prior travel intensive care assignments.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, typically 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and every other holiday are required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Provides care for post-cardiac surgery, vascular, cardiac event, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, and other critically ill patients. The role requires proficiency with ventilated patients, temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, pulmonary artery catheters, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, continuous renal replacement therapy, central venous and arterial lines, and multiple titratable intravenous medications. Registered Nurses are expected to interpret cardiac monitoring strips, manage patients receiving ventilatory support, and work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Travelers are expected to take a full patient assignment when floating to other levels of care.

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