Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,761 per week

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Peoria, IL
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,761 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Job Title:

Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty:
Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in CVICU License:
Active Illinois license or application in process

Certifications:

BLS required, ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus Must-Have: 3-5 years of CVICU experience Ability to work independently with the patient population

Experience with multiple types of cardiovascular interventions and equipment

Description:

The adult cardiac intensive care unit provides care for patients post open-heart surgical procedures, including CABG, valve surgeries, and other cardiovascular interventions. Patient population may include those with STEMI, unstable angina, and severe heart failure. Nurse-patient ratios vary from 1:1 to 2:1 based on patient acuity. Registered Nurses will be expected to titrate multiple drips including dopamine, levophed, and insulin. Charge nurses are present on each shift, and a house supervisor is available 24/7.

Respiratory therapists are also on-site 24/7 to assist with ventilation and other respiratory needs. Patients are monitored using Philips telemetry systems, and nurses are required to interpret cardiac strips. The unit requires every other weekend commitment and holiday coverage. Floating to other levels of care may be necessary, and self-scheduling is not available. All applicants must have strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Appropriate appearance in scrubs is required, and candidates should have a positive attitude and be team-oriented.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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