Travel CVICU RN

Job Description \n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: CVICU \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: ASAP \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, nights \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs \n Hours: 36 hrs/wk \n Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 \n Length: 13 weeks \n Openings: 1 \n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring an active IL RN license and at least 2 years of CVICU experience. Details\n \n Work in a 20-bed Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit within a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital \n All beds are private and monitored with nurse call systems \n Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity \n Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, CABG/valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), post cardiovascular procedures, STEMI, unstable angina, N-STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients \n Utilizes specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT \n Manages various lines including PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral) \n Utilizes ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, heated high flow, and nitric oxide therapy \n Philips monitoring system used with monitor techs available, though RNs must read and interpret their own strips \n EPIC EMR used for charting \n 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) \n Required to work every other weekend (Friday and Saturday for night shift) \n Required to work every other holiday \n Float to every level of care required, taking a full patient team assignment \n Charge nurses and house supervisors available 24/7 \n CV APNs/PAs and CCS APNs/PAs available most times, with providers on call \n Respiratory therapists available 24/7 \n PCTs available with ratios ranging from 1:12 to 1:15 \n Requirements\n \n Active IL RN license required \n BLS (AHA) certification required \n ACLS certification preferred \n CCRN certification a plus \n Minimum 2 years of solid CVICU experience required \n Continued ICU assignment experience preferred \n Must be able to interpret cardiac strips \n Must be proficient in titrating multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol \n Strong assessment skills and critical thinking required \n Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment \n Must be able to work independently with minimal training on unit-specific equipment and patient population \n Additional Information\n \n Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular ICU patients including those with temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and multiple concurrent interventions \n Care for EP patients frequently as part of unit caseload \n Follow protocols and physician orders while exercising strong clinical judgment \n Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including APNs, PAs, respiratory therapists, and PCTs \n No particular scrub color required, but appropriate professional appearance is expected; scrubs are not provided \n COVID vaccination is not required for this facility \n Local candidates are accepted with local rates available for those within 50 miles of the facility \n \n \n American Traveler Job ID P-746151. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU About American Traveler\n \n With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. \n With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. \n American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \naa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a