Travel Cardiovascular ICU RN - $2,434 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at a Level II Trauma facility in Illinois, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with a preference for open heart and CRRT experience.

Details

• Acute care setting in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Level II Trauma facility
• Patient population includes post-PCI, post-bypass, and CHF patients
• RNs are required to titrate drips
• Sheath pulling experience preferred; CRRT highly preferred
• Charting system: Allscripts
• Draeger telemetry monitors are used on the unit; RNs are required to interpret their own strips (monitor tech also present)
• 24/7 intensivist and hospitalist (MD & NP) coverage in house
• Respiratory therapy assigned 24/7 to the ICU/PCU with full respiratory equipment available (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, etc.)
• 12-hour night shifts on a blocked weekender schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Level II Trauma experience or higher required
• Open heart surgical experience preferred
• Experience pulling sheaths preferred
• CRRT experience highly preferred
• Allscripts EMR experience beneficial

Additional Information

• 4 hours of billable computer modules are required prior to the start of the assignment; modules are delivered Monday–Tuesday of the week prior to start and must be completed by 7:00 AM the Friday before the start date
• Module hours should be added to the first week's timesheet

American Traveler Job ID #P-733380. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

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.

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.

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.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.