Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $3,664 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,664 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: 9/28/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Duration: 15 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiovascular Intensive Care License: Active RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus Must-Have: Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required Description: The unit has 20 private, monitored beds. Nurse-patient ratios are 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 based on patient acuity. Common patient diagnoses include post open heart surgical patients, CABG, valve procedures, and cardiomyopathy. The patient population may include ventilated patients and overflow patients from other ICUs. Specialty intervention equipment includes IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, and ECMO. RNs must be proficient in managing various titratable and set rate drips such as levophed, dopamine, and insulin. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present 24/7. Patient Care Techs are also available; ratios can vary based on staffing. Respiratory therapists are in the unit 24/7. RNs are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips from Philips monitoring systems. Shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, not self-scheduled. Weekend and holiday requirements include every other weekend and holiday. RNs may be expected to float to different levels of care. Appropriate scrub attire is required without specific color restrictions. The unit seeks candidates proficient in all aspects of cardiovascular ICU care. Cancellation policy allows for client-initiated cancellation up to 12 hours every 13 weeks.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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