Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular Registered Nurse position is located in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves working in a designated Intensive Care Unit specializing in cardiovascular patient care. The nurse will be responsible for providing advanced patient management and support during night shifts, ensuring high-quality care for adult patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 1845-0708, 36 hours per week, open to 4x12s, with every third weekend rotation.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license, at least 1 year of recent ICU experience in an Acute Care Hospital, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, prior experience with PICC line management and starting IVs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, familiarity with Cerner charting system, trauma level I or II experience, hospital setting experience.
• Float: Floating within scope to meet facility needs may be required.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have current active Illinois license or be in process with an ETA. RTO restrictions are ideally no more than 5 days. Candidate must be able to work 2 of 3 major holidays. The nurse will be working in an acute care hospital with 562 beds, and parking permits are provided at no cost. Orientation comprises 48 hours, including virtual end-user training and modules to be completed within 1 week of start date.
• Certifications & Skills: ACLS, BLS, PICC line management, starting IVs, and clinical skills pertinent to adult critical care, including arterial line management, ventilator management, and post-cardiac surgery care.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1285706. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus