Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,311 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,311 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

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

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Intermediate Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active state license required Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN or PCCN a plus Must-Have: CVICU or Cardiac ICU background with at least 2 years of experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, and organization. Ability to interpret cardiac strips. Experience with titrating various drips. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a cardiac intermediate care unit. The unit consists of 20 private, monitored beds. Patient-nurse ratios are typically 1:3 but may increase to 1:4 depending on patient acuity. Common diagnoses include heart failure, trached and ventilated patients, and those recovering from various cardiac procedures. The nurse will care for stepdown patients, as well as overflow patients from critical care. Proficiency with cardiac monitoring equipment and intervention tools is essential. Experience with Swan Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, and various intravenous lines is necessary. The nurse must be prepared to float to higher acuity areas if required. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected on a rotating basis. Patients may require ventilation support, including CPAP, BPAP, and heated high flow. Nurses are expected to read and interpret cardiac monitoring strips independently. A charge nurse and house supervisor will be present during each shift. Patient care techs will assist with direct patient care responsibilities. The nurse will be required to work collaboratively within the healthcare team. This position demands a compassionate attitude and effective time management skills.

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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