Travel CVICU RN - Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL offers a vibrant suburban setting just outside of Chicago, providing the perfect blend of professional opportunity and leisure activities during your travel assignment. Explore local parks, sample diverse cuisines, and enjoy easy access to one of the nation's most dynamic cities. This position offers the chance to work in a cardiovascular-focused environment, enhance your nursing expertise, and gain exposure to innovative practices that will set your resume apart.


Schedule & Hours

• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays as scheduled
• No on-call responsibility
• Start within 2 weeks
• 16 hours of orientation provided

Role Overview Working in a cardiovascular intensive care setting, you'll collaborate with some of the region's leading clinicians. This is the perfect opportunity for seasoned CVICU RNs to sharpen advanced cardiovascular, critical care, and device management skills, floating as needed to additional intensive care units within the health system.


Qualifications

• Current RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years dedicated CVICU experience
• Active CPR, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Must submit a passing EKG test (score of 80%+)
• Proficiency in Epic EMR
• Strong interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, multi-system organ failure, thermoregulation, CABG, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery and pre/post cardiac cath/cardiac interventions
• Advanced IV therapy and device management skills; Impella, ECMO, LVAD, RVAD, CVVHD/CRRT experience preferred
• Charge nurse/leadership experience is a plus
• Submission materials: updated resume, recent CVICU skills checklist, supervisor reference within past year, EKG test, IL license verification

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to complex cardiac patients, including management of mechanical support devices
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and individualized patient care planning
• Float to MICU and other ICUs within the system as needed
• Maintain exceptional documentation and regulatory compliance
• Support and mentor less experienced staff as needed

Travel Perks & Benefits

• Tax-advantaged stipends to maximize your take-home
• Comprehensive travel assistance for smooth transitions
• Premium compensation
• Healthcare benefits and access to 401(k) plans
• Job stability through dedicated support

Embark on a rewarding professional journey and enjoy everything Des Plaines and the Chicago area have to offer. Submit your application today to advance your career!


Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.