Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Peoria, IL
AHS Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,802/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration15 weeks

Pay

37% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in Illinois

Estimated total pay

$3,802/week

Estimated taxable pay
$2,535/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,267/week

Description

Specialty: Adult Cardiac ICU / CVICU RN
Assignment: Travel
Dates: 9/28/2026 – 1/11/2027
Duration: 15 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 3×12s / 48 hours guaranteed per week
Positions: 1
Weekend: Every other weekend
Holiday: Every other holiday
Floating: Yes — all levels of care

Requirements

Minimum 2 solid years of CVICU experience — required
Strong cardiovascular ICU experience
Must be able to independently manage the patient population immediately
BLS — required
ACLS preferred
CCRN preferred
BSN not required
IL license not required to submit

Patient Population

This is a high-acuity CVICU with 20 private monitored beds.

Common patients include:

Post-CABG
Valve surgery
Aortic dissections
AAA
Vascular/carotid procedures
STEMI / NSTEMI
Unstable angina
Cardiogenic shock
Severe heart failure
Cardiomyopathy
TAVRs
Post-cardiovascular procedures
Ventilated patients
Targeted temperature management
Temporary pacing patients
ICU overflow

Upcoming: Post-VAD and post-heart-transplant patients.

Ratios

1:1
1:2
2:1, depending on acuity

Equipment / Skills

Must be comfortable with:

IABP
Impella
Swan-Ganz
ECMO
CRRT
Transcutaneous & transvenous pacing
Arterial lines — radial/femoral
CVCs
PICCs
Midlines
Ventilators
CPAP / BiPAP
Heated high-flow
Nitric oxide

Drips

RNs are expected to titrate multiple drips, including:

Levophed
Epinephrine
Vasopressin
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Neo
Clevidipine
Propofol
Fentanyl
Versed
Insulin
Heparin
Esmolol

Unit Details

20 beds
EPIC
Philips cardiac monitoring
RNs must independently interpret cardiac rhythms/strips
Monitor techs available
PCTs available
Respiratory Therapy 24/7
Charge nurses 24/7
House supervisor 24/7
CV APNs/PAs and critical-care providers available

Scheduling

12-hour shifts: 7a–7p / 7p–7a
No self-scheduling for travelers
No block scheduling
Every other weekend
- Night shift weekend = Friday/Saturday
Every other holiday
Travelers are expected to take a full team when floating

This is a very high-acuity CVICU and they are specifically looking for someone who can hit the ground running. They cannot train travelers on the equipment or patient population. The strongest candidate would have extensive CVICU experience with IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, pacing, ventilators, CRRT and multiple titratable drips. Immediate post-op cardiac experience is a bonus, while VAD and transplant experience are not currently required. -A Recruiter Who Works For You My name is Sean, and I’m a U.S.-based travel nurse recruiter here in Denver, Colorado. I’ve been recruiting nurses for 10+ years, and one thing I’ve always believed in is that communication, transparency, and honesty are what make a great recruiter-nurse relationship. One thing I want nurses to know about Vivian: when you apply to jobs, you may be giving recruiters consent to submit you—even if you never actually speak with them. That’s not how I work. I will never submit one of my nurses without written or verbal consent. If you apply to one of my jobs, I want to make sure you know: • Where you are being submitted • The pay breakdown • The complete job details • What the facility is like, when I have previous experience or knowledge of it • What to expect during the interview process My job isn’t just to submit you and hope for the best. My job is to work for you, make sure you’re prepared, and help you land the right assignment.

Employer

AHS Staffing

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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.

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