Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,758 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,758 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP 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: Cardiac Intermediate Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active Illinois license or confirmation of application Certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred, CCRN or PCCN a plus Must-Have: - CVICU or Cardiac ICU background - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Strong assessment skills - Critical thinking and communication skills - Competency in interpreting cardiac strips Description: The unit consists of 20 private, monitored beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3, but can increase to 1:4 depending on patient acuity and population. Common patient types include stepdown patients from ICU, TAVRs, Ablations, heart failure, and patients requiring tracheostomy and ventilation support. Specialty intervention equipment used includes Swan Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, PICCs, midlines, central venous catheters, arterial lines, and others. Travelers must have a minimum of 2 solid years of CVICU experience and be able to care for complex patients independently. RNs are required to titrate various drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, and others. Charge nurses are available 24/7 and do take patient assignments. Patient Care Technicians are present, with a ratio varying from 1:12 to 1:15. RNs are required to troubleshoot with ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, and heated high flow. All patients are connected to Philips monitoring systems, and RNs are expected to read and interpret strips. Scheduling involves shifts of 12 hours, with rotations on weekends and holidays. Weekend requirements typically include every other to every third weekend. There is no call or standby requirement. Travelers are expected to float across different levels of care and take a full patient assignment. The unit seeks proficient nurses in all cardiovascular ICU components, particularly with experience in managing complex patients. Temporary pacemakers and IABPs are frequently utilized. Titration of multiple drips is a common responsibility, given the volume of ventilated patients in the unit. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28768334EXPTEMP

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