Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,308 per week in Peoria, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,308 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience License: Active Illinois license required or confirmation that application process has been initiated Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN or PCCN a plus Must-Have: Must have CVICU or Cardiac ICU background. Ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of solid CVICU experience. Traveler should have prior ICU assignments and be able to take care of patients without issue right away. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Strong assessment skills and critical thinking are required. Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills are necessary. Candidate should have the ability to follow protocols and orders as written. Motivation and time management skills are important. Maintaining a positive attitude and behavior is expected. Description: The unit consists of 20 private, monitored beds. Patient ratios may range from 1:3 to 1:4, depending on patient acuity. Common diagnoses include stepdown patients from ICU, heart failure, and various cardiac procedures. Specialty intervention equipment utilized includes Swan Ganz, external pacemakers, and various lines. RNs are required to titrate multiple medications, including dopamine, levophed, and insulin, among others. Charge nurses are present 24/7 and may take patient assignments. Patient care techs are available, with ratios running from 1:12 to 1:15, depending on staffing. RNs are expected to troubleshoot ventilators and various respiratory equipment utilized on the unit. Telemonitoring is done using Philips monitors; RNs must read and interpret their own strips. Scheduling is not self-scheduling for non-affiliated staff, and there are weekend and holiday requirements. Travelers are expected to be able to float to every level of care, including ICU as needed. Scrub color is not specified, but attire must be appropriate and clean. Unit-specific orientation includes one day of specific training and two days with a preceptor. Proficiency in cardiovascular ICU components is essential, especially utilization of swans, CVCs, and art lines. Candidates should be accustomed to managing multiple drips and caring for ventilated patients.

About Cynet Health

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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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