Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,812 per week in Peoria, IL

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Peoria
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Peoria, IL Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,812 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/16/2026 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 Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Valid RN License Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred; CCRN a plus Must-Have: - Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular intensive care unit experience. - Ability to work independently and manage critical patients immediately. - Strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and communication abilities. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. - Ability to interpret cardiac strips. - Experience with various titratable medications. Description: The unit has 20 private monitored beds. Nurse-patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 2:1, depending on patient acuity. Common patient populations include post-open heart surgical patients and various cardiovascular conditions. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a preference for CCRN. Intervention equipment includes IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz catheters, ECMO, and external pacemakers. Common lines used are PICC, midlines, central venous catheters, and arterial lines. RNs are required to titrate multiple medications, including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, and others. Charge nurses and house supervisors are present 24/7, with charge nurses occasionally taking on assignments. Patient care technicians assist with ratios running from 1:12 to 1:15, subject to staffing. Intensivists and advanced practice providers are usually in-house. Respiratory therapists are available 24/7, and RNs are responsible for troubleshooting respiratory equipment. All patients are monitored using a specific brand of Philips monitoring system. RNs are expected to read and interpret their own cardiac strips. Shifts are 12 hours, with no self-scheduling. Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. All staff are expected to float to different levels of care when necessary. Scrubs must be appropriate in appearance, though there is no specific color requirement. The unit requires proficiency in various cardiovascular ICU components, including the use of temporary pacemakers and titration of multiple drips. Cancellation policy allows for client cancellations up to 12 hours every 13 weeks. Charting is performed using a recognized electronic health record system. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29283012EXPTEMP

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