CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Contract in Peoria, Illinois

Join a high-acuity CVICU in Peoria, Illinois, for a 13-week travel nursing contract caring for complex cardiac and vascular patients.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nurse who is confident managing critically ill patients, titrating multiple infusions, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and working with advanced cardiovascular support equipment. Located in central Illinois, Peoria offers a welcoming community, scenic riverfront setting, and convenient access to major regional destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,560-$2,700
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Setting: Acute care, on-site
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; night-shift weekends are Friday and Saturday
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Charting: Epic

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 2 years of recent CVICU experience; candidates must be prepared to provide independent care in a high-acuity environment
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex cardiovascular conditions
• Ability to titrate vasoactive, sedative, analgesic, anticoagulant, and insulin infusions according to orders and protocols
• Ability to float to other levels of care and accept a full patient assignment when required
• ACLS certification preferred; CCRN certification is a plus

CVICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-cardiac surgery, vascular, cardiovascular, and critically ill patients
• Care for patients with CABG, valve procedures, dissections, AAA, carotid procedures, STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiomyopathy, severe heart failure, TAVR, and other complex cardiac conditions
• Manage advanced cardiovascular therapies and equipment, including IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, ECMO, CRRT, external pacemakers, transcutaneous pacing, and transvenous pacing
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients and patients receiving CPAP, BiPAP, heated high-flow oxygen, or inhaled nitric oxide
• Assess and manage PICC lines, midlines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and radial or femoral arterial lines
• Interpret Philips cardiac monitoring, recognize clinical changes, and escalate concerns promptly
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, physicians, respiratory therapists, patient care technicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation, follow established protocols, and deliver compassionate, organized care in a fast-paced CVICU environment

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and join a team caring for complex cardiovascular patients.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.