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
RN - ICU | Travel | City, State
Assignment Overview
Seeking an experienced RN specializing in cardiovascular intensive care for a travel assignment in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Experience with post-open heart surgical patients and titratable drips is essential.
Assignment Details
Start Date: Not specified
Shift Details: 12hr nights (7p-7a), every other weekend required
Care for post-open heart surgical patients and other cardiovascular procedures
Administer and titrate various drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, and vasopressin
Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips
Utilize specialized equipment including IABPs, Impellas, and CRRT
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals
Maintain strong communication and organizational skills
Qualifications
Required:
BLS (AHA) certification
At least 2 years of solid CVICU experience
Ability to work at a fast pace and manage stress effectively
Strong critical thinking and assessment skills
Preferred:
ACLS certification
CCRN certification is a plus
Job Type
Travel
PEL/VIP Job ID #64943494. 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
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Respiratory Nursingunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Vasopressinunmatched
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