CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,467/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.53
- Weekly
- $2,467
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,284
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $68.53/hour — 48% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 297 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Join our team as a CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, for a 13-week contract that offers a chance to work with advanced cardiac patients in a stimulating ICU setting. You’ll be responsible for managing post-operative open-heart surgery patients, including those with CABG, valves, and vascular procedures. The role involves working 12-hour night shifts, providing critical care for ventilated patients with complex devices like IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, and ECMO. Your expertise will support a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of cardiovascular interventions, requiring quick assessment, critical thinking, and precise titration of multiple drips. This assignment is perfect for experienced CVICU nurses who thrive on staying sharp and working independently, with minimal hand-holding, in a specialized cardiac ICU.
Weather:
Expect the weather around this time of year to be generally mild, with warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. It’s a pleasant time to explore the city and enjoy outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Hospital Hill Arts & Heritage District: Explore local galleries, murals, and historic landmarks.
- Peoria Riverfront Museum: Enjoy interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and live performances.
- Coral Woods Park (Day Trip): Perfect for scenic walks, picnics, and outdoor recreation.
- Kickapoo Creek Trail (Day Trip): A beautiful hiking and biking trail along the river.
- Lakeside Park: Relax by the lake, rent paddle boats, or catch a summer concert.
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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