Travel CVOR Open Heart RN - $2,926 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 20 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 20 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular OR/Open Heart position requiring BSN education and IL RN licensure. Details Work in the Open Heart/Cardiovascular OR unit of a hospital setting Day shift schedule: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-5PM, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week 20-week assignment length Rotating weekend and holiday shifts required May float to other Carle Health hospital locations including Methodist, Young Minds, Pekin, and Proctor Uses Epic EMR for charting Requirements Active Illinois RN license in good standing required (temporary license accepted) Current BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association) BSN required Minimum of two years of relevant nursing experience Epic charting experience required Knowledge of bedside lab testing and specimen collection procedures Strong technical knowledge of equipment with troubleshooting skills Additional Information Provide individualized nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for cardiovascular/open heart surgical patients Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care from admission to discharge Deliver patient and family education tailored to age, culture, and comprehension level Demonstrate problem-solving skills and professional accountability in a fast-paced surgical environment Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract Contingent workers limited to 1 year of continuous assignment before requiring a 6-month break in service First-time travelers may be considered for this role American Traveler Job ID P-729433. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR 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.