Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a qualified ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Cardiovascular (CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in a 20-bed acute care unit. The role involves caring for post-open heart surgical patients, including those with cardiac procedures, cardiovascular events, ventilated patients, and overflow cases such as COVID-19. The RN will be responsible for managing complex cardiac patients with advanced equipment and protocols.
Job Details
Certifications: BLS (AHA); ACLS preferred, CCRN a plus.
Education Requirements: RN with a valid license to practice.
Experience Requirements: At least 2 years of recent CVICU experience; 0 years minimum listed.
Location Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the designated area.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, working 36 hours per week, scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Additional Information: This unit manages patients with IABPs, Impellas, Swan Ganz, ECMO, External Pacemakers, and CRRT. The RN must be proficient in all cardiovascular ICU components, including titration of multiple drips, interpretation of monitor strips, and managing ventilated patients. The environment demands strong assessment skills, critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-stress setting.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must be available to start on 08/31/2026, with an end date of 11/30/2026, and have the ability to float as required.
Benefits
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 ID #1309279. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria, IL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pacemakerunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Titrationunmatched
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