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CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Peoria, Illinois

Make a meaningful impact as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for complex cardiovascular and critically ill patients in a 20-bed, fully monitored cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU). Support patients with advanced cardiac, vascular, and critical care needs while enjoying Peoria’s welcoming central Illinois community along the Illinois River, with cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and access to a vibrant regional healthcare environment.

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560–$2,700
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Assignment Type: Registered Nurse travel contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation and preceptor-supported training

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois RN license application process has been initiated
• At least 2 years of recent CVICU or cardiovascular ICU nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity cardiovascular and critically ill patients with minimal ramp-up time
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient assessment, critical thinking, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to titrate vasoactive, sedative, analgesic, anticoagulant, and other critical care medications according to orders and protocols
• Ability to float to appropriate levels of care and accept a full patient assignment

CVICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care for post-cardiac surgery, vascular, and critically ill patients
• Care for patients with conditions and interventions including CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, carotid procedures, STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, severe heart failure, cardiomyopathy, TAVR, and cardiovascular emergencies
• Manage ventilated patients and patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, and nitric oxide therapy
• Monitor and manage advanced equipment such as IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, temporary pacemakers, ECMO, and CRRT
• Assess and manage PICCs, midlines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and radial or femoral arterial lines
• Interpret cardiac monitoring strips and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
• Titrate medications such as vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, insulin, heparin, and antihypertensive infusions according to protocols and provider orders
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, physicians, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Deliver organized, compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-acuity CVICU while maintaining accurate Epic documentation
• Promote patient safety, follow clinical protocols, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join a dedicated healthcare team in Peoria, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.