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CVICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareQuincy, ILTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Quincy, IL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.06
Weekly
$2,090
Yearly (full-time)
$108,680
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $58.06/hour — 26% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse Job in Quincy, Illinois

Step into a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit as a Travel CVICU Registered Nurse in Quincy, Illinois 62301. This 13-week critical care nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, and the opportunity to care for complex cardiac patients while supporting a highly skilled ICU team. This on-site role is based in Quincy, Illinois 62301 and offers a welcoming Midwest setting for your next travel assignment.

Overview

The CVICU RN will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, supporting patients recovering from PCI, bypass surgery, and other advanced cardiac procedures, as well as those managing CHF and related cardiovascular conditions. This travel nursing job is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity critical care settings and values collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse - CVICU
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Location: Quincy, Illinois 62301
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090 - $2,200

Job Requirements

  • Active Illinois RN license required
  • Recent critical care nursing or CVICU experience preferred
  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
  • NIHSS certification required
  • Open heart surgery experience preferred
  • Experience pulling sheaths preferred
  • CRRT experience highly preferred
  • Experience in a Level II trauma hospital or higher preferred
  • Ability to titrate drips in a high-acuity ICU environment
  • Strong cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert nursing care to CVICU patients with complex cardiovascular needs
  • Monitor and manage post-PCI, post-bypass, and CHF patients
  • Titrate drips and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapy, and the care team
  • Interpret telemetry strips and support safe, timely clinical decision-making
  • Assist with advanced cardiac procedures and post-procedure recovery care
  • Document assessments and interventions accurately in the charting system
  • Maintain a calm, professional presence in a fast-paced ICU setting

Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Quincy, Illinois 62301 and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.

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