Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Peoria, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 based on acuity
• Manage complex cardiovascular patient populations including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve repairs, dissections, AAA), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and ICU overflow patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol and written orders
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, CRRT, and ventilators (including CPAP, BiPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide)
• Manage invasive lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, Swan-Ganz catheters, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently using Philips monitoring systems; float to all levels of care as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of recent, hands-on CVICU experience
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and manage high-acuity cardiovascular patients independently from day one
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVCs, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilated patients
• Strong cardiac strip interpretation, critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills with the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred; CCRN designation a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, VAD management, or heart transplant care
• Prior travel nursing experience with ICU assignments
• Familiarity with Philips cardiac monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice provider support
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population with access to advanced interventional equipment and procedures