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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7p–7a) | Every Other Weekend Required (Friday & Saturday) | Every Other Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU serving a high-acuity population including post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and ICU overflow
• Manage and titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol or written order
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella devices, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external and transvenous pacemakers, and CRRT
• Manage and maintain invasive lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently ; all patients are monitored via Philips monitoring system with monitor tech support available
• Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to assume a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3–5 years of CVICU experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage complex cardiovascular ICU patients
• Proficiency with swans, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilated patients
• Strong cardiac strip interpretation, critical thinking, and hemodynamic assessment skills
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard contract rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification is a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients
• Familiarity with VAD management and/or cardiac transplant patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU environment with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, CV APPs, and respiratory therapy support
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population including EP patients, ECMO, CRRT, and an expanding program anticipated to include post-VAD and post-heart transplant care