Registered Nurse CVICU

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU serving a high-acuity patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, vascular and carotid procedures), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, ventilated patients, and overflow ICU patients
• Manage and titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, midazolam, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol or written order
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impellas, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral), and Swans
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring systems; collaborate with monitor techs, respiratory therapists, charge nurses, and advanced practice providers available on all shifts
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity; float to all levels of care as needed and take a full patient team when floating
• Adhere to facility drug-free campus policy, including producing a negative drug screen prior to assignment

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of CVICU-specific experience; must be able to function independently from day one — unit is unable to provide training on equipment or patient population
• Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU components including swan management, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABP, drip titration, and ventilated patient care
• Strong cardiac strip interpretation, critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard rate; candidates within 50 miles are subject to a local rate adjustment

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients, VAD management, or heart transplant care
• Prior travel nursing experience with ICU assignments

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU environment with access to advanced interventional equipment and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, APNs/PAs, respiratory therapists, and monitor techs available around the clock
• Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours per 13-week contract with no penalty; orientation hours are non-billable and do not count against expected weekly hours