Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a high-acuity setting. This role involves caring for post-operative cardiovascular patients, including those with complex interventions such as VAD placements and transplants, with a strong emphasis on rapid assessment and critical thinking. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, specialized environment with seasoned staff and advanced equipment.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse, BLS (American Heart Association), and a minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular intensive care unit experience.
• Patient Population:
  Post open heart surgical patients (CABG, Valve, Dissections, AAA, Vascular procedures, Carotids, post-cardiovascular events, STEMI, Unstable angina, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, targeted temperature management, Pacing, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, COVID overflow, Post VAD placement, Post heart transplant).
• Equipment &
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in airway management, invasive lines, transcutaneous/paced pacing, titration of multiple drips including vasopressors and sedation, interpreting EKG strips, and managing ventilators such as CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, and nitric oxide.
• Team & Staffing: 24/7 coverage with charge nurses and house supervisor, PCT support with ratios typically around 1:12-1:15, in-house intensivists and cardiology providers, respiratory therapists, and telemetry monitoring staff.
• Other Requirements:
  Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. Must be able to interpret monitor strips and manage complex cardiovascular patients independently.
• Additional Operational Notes:
  Proficiency with all ICU components, including management of drips, ventilated patients, and multiple invasive lines, is required from the outset. Candidates should be prepared for a demanding but rewarding environment.

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/ 7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus