Travel Adult Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: CVICU
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring at least 2 years of CVICU experience and an active IL RN license.

Details\n

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• Work in a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital setting within the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
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• 20-bed unit, all private and monitored rooms
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• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 2:1 depending on acuity
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• Patient population includes post open heart surgical patients (CABG, valves, dissections, AAA), vascular procedures, carotids, STEMI, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, and TAVR patients
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• Care for ventilated patients and occasional overflow patients from other ICUs
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• Utilizes specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT
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• Manages various lines including PICC, midlines, CVC, Swans, and arterial lines (radial and femoral)
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• Responsible for titrating multiple drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
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• Utilizes Philips cardiac monitoring and is expected to read and interpret strips independently
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• Uses EPIC EMR system
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• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
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• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday for night shift)
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• Every other holiday coverage required
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• Floating required to all levels of care with full patient assignment expected
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• Charge nurses and house supervisors are available 24/7
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• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 for ventilator, CPAP, BPAP, and high flow support
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Requirements\n

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• Active IL RN license required
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• Minimum 2 years of solid CVICU experience required
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• Basic Life Support (BLS - AHA) certification required
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• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
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• CCRN certification a plus
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• Must be proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components with exception of immediate post-op, VAD, and transplant care
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• Ability to interpret cardiac strips independently required
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• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and time management skills required
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
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• Must be able to work independently with minimal facility-specific training
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide direct nursing care to complex cardiovascular ICU patients including those requiring multiple simultaneous interventions such as swans, CVC, art lines, temporary pacemakers, and ventilator support
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• EP patients are frequently admitted to this unit
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• Unit will soon begin caring for post-VAD placement and post-heart transplant patients
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• No particular scrub color required, but attire must be professional and appropriate; scrubs are not provided by facility
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• Local candidates are welcome to apply
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• Local rate available for clinicians residing within 50 miles of the facility
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• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
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American Traveler Job ID #P-737917. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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