Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,785 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Peoria, Illinois. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The role involves providing specialized care to post open heart surgical patients, including those with cardiac events, ventilated patients, and patients with complex cardiovascular devices.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, minimum of 2 years of ICU experience in cardiovascular critical care, ability to interpret strips, strong assessment skills, experience with titratable drips including dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressors, sedatives, insulin, and heparin, and proficiency in managing ventilators and cardiac monitoring systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification is a plus.
• Additional Information: The unit is equipped with advanced cardiovascular intervention equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT lines. Staff will be expected to manage all aspects of cardiovascular ICU care including ventilated patients, multiple drips, EP patients, VAD, and transplant patients. The unit maintains a high-paced environment, requiring critical thinking and fast adaptation.

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 #1270834. 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