PEL/VIP is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU | Travel | RN-ICU
Assignment Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in ICU care for travel assignments. The ideal candidate will join an acute care setting, providing critical care for post-surgical cardiovascular patients. The candidate should be adaptable, with a strong background in CVICU and capable of working in high-pressure environments.
Assignment Details
Start Date: Not specified
Shift Details: 12-hour nights (7p-7a)
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday
Floating Requirements: Float to all levels of care on the unit
Scrub Color/Dress Code: No specific color, must maintain proper appearance
Provide comprehensive care to post-surgical cardiovascular patients
Manage and titrate multiple drips, such as dopamine and dobutamine
Utilize specialized intervention equipment including IABPs and ECMO
Interpret cardiac strips and monitor patient vitals
Collaborate with respiratory therapists in management of ventilated patients
Work under the supervision of charge nurses and house supervisors
Qualifications
Required:
2 years of CVICU experience
BLS Certification (AHA)
Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
Preferred:
ACLS Certification
CCRN Certification
Job Type
Contract
PEL/VIP Job ID #64955993. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About PEL/VIP
PEL/VIP connects nursing, respiratory and allied health professionals with opportunities that make a difference. For over 30 years, we've helped clinicians build rewarding careers through travel, contract, permanent, and PRN positions across acute care facilities, post-acute facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide.Whether you're looking for flexibility, career growth, competitive pay, or your next long-term opportunity, our team is committed to helping you find a position that aligns with your goals.
As a company built and operated by healthcare professionals, we understand the value clinicians bring to patient care. That's why we focus on building lasting relationships, providing personalized support, and creating opportunities where clinicians can succeed.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Dental benefits
Medical benefits
Health savings account
Life insurance
Vision benefits
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Respiratory Nursingunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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