Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed cardiovascular ICU managing high-acuity patients including post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol, among others
• Manage and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently; all patients are connected to Philips monitoring
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, CV APNs/PAs, respiratory therapists, and PCTs across all shifts in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Float to other levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to take a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3–5 years of CVICU-specific experience with demonstrated ability to independently manage complex cardiovascular ICU patients
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and ventilated patients
• Must be able to titrate drips, interpret cardiac strips, and apply strong critical thinking and assessment skills without on-unit training for equipment or patient population
• Must comply with a drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiovascular surgical patients
• Familiarity with VAD management and/or heart transplant patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a fully monitored, all-private-room CVICU with 24/7 charge nurse coverage, house supervisor support, and respiratory therapy on-site
• Gain exposure to a high-acuity cardiovascular patient population with access to advanced intervention equipment including ECMO, Impella, and nitric oxide therapy