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 in Peoria as a CVICU RN on a 13-week travel contract working 12-hour night shifts. This role offers the chance to care for post-open heart surgical patients with complex cardiac conditions using advanced intervention equipment such as IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz, ECMO, and external pacemakers. You'll be working alongside experienced teams in a private, monitored ICU setting where quick thinking and clinical expertise are essential. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running, understanding the nuances of cardiac ICU patients and the equipment involved, providing high-level assessments, critical thinking, and precise patient care in a high-stress environment.
Weather:
The weather around this time typically features mild temperatures with crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons. It's a season that invites outdoor activities, with generally clear skies and comfortable conditions for exploring the city or enjoying nature.
Fun Things To Do:
- Lakeview Park & Boat Rentals: Enjoy a day of kayaking or paddleboarding on the scenic lake.
- Peoria Riverfront Museum: Discover fascinating exhibits, from art to science, and catch a 3D movie.
- Volunteer at the Peoria Zoo: Spend a fun day helping care for the animals and learning about conservation efforts.
- Visit the Wildlife Prairie Park: Take a day trip to see native Illinois wildlife in a natural setting.
- Detweiler's Farm & Pumpkin Patch: Perfect for a relaxing family outing with a hayride or pumpkin picking.
Job Specifics:
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly hours: 36 hours
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