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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 15 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on acuity
• Manage a complex patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve repairs/replacements, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol, among others
• Operate 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), and Swans
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently; all patients are connected to Philips monitoring with monitor tech support available
• Float to all levels of care as required and assume a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility) in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience required; must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific equipment training
• BLS certification required
• Demonstrated proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment and procedures: IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz, ECMO, temporary pacemakers, CRRT, and arterial lines
• Ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously and manage ventilated patients
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice provider support
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population, including EP patients, TAVR, ECMO, and soon-to-come VAD and heart transplant cases

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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