Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Peoria, IL

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed, all-private, fully monitored cardiovascular ICU with ratios of 1:1, 1:2, or 2:1 depending on patient acuity
• Manage a complex cardiovascular patient population including post open-heart surgical patients (CABG, valve, dissections, AAA, vascular procedures, carotids), STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVRs, and ventilated patients
• Titrate multiple vasoactive and sedation drips including dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epinephrine, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol per protocol and physician orders
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty intervention equipment including IABPs, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, external pacemakers, and CRRT; manage lines including PICC, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines (radial and femoral)
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips independently; all patients monitored via Philips monitoring system with monitor tech support available
• Float to all levels of care as needed; travelers are expected to take a full patient team assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure applicable to the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of solid CVICU experience required; must be able to function independently from day one without unit-specific equipment training
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency with cardiovascular ICU equipment and procedures including swans, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, ECMO, and ventilator management
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills; ability to titrate multiple drips simultaneously
• Demonstrated critical thinking, strong assessment skills, effective communication, and ability to perform in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• CCRN certification is a plus
• Experience with immediate post-operative cardiac surgical patients
• Familiarity with VAD management and/or cardiac transplant patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity, technology-rich cardiovascular ICU with 24/7 charge nurse, house supervisor, respiratory therapy, and advanced practice provider coverage
• Gain exposure to a broad and complex cardiovascular patient population with advanced equipment including ECMO, Impella, IABP, CRRT, and nitric oxide therapy