CVICU Registered Nurse
Decatur, Illinois
Decatur Memorial Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU with Cardiac or CVICU experience
• Shift: Nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Unit Size: 20 rooms/beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Schedule: Open to block schedule requests (discuss with manager)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• On-Call: Not required
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Accessing ports and PICC line management
• Continuous IV sedation
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Care of ventilated patients including ventilator management

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Staffed Beds: 372
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Illinois-specific state searches and registry checks as required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (3M1860 small/regular, 1870, or 1870+) required for new contracts
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Two professional references required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to perform core job functions without restrictions
• Infection control and emergency response skills are critical
• Floating may be required within scope of practice
• Schedule flexibility and weekend work expected

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with cardiac or CVICU experience seeking a night shift travel contract in Illinois.