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Job description
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: 09/28/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nThe ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) specialty located in a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit is seeking a highly experienced registered nurse for night shifts. This role involves managing post-open-heart surgical patients, including those with complex cardiovascular diagnoses, utilizing advanced intervention equipment, and providing critical care to ventilated and high-acuity patients. Candidates must be capable of delivering immediate, expert care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
nJob Details:
nnLocation: Not specified
nSchedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
nRequired Qualifications: BLS (AHA); 2+ years of ICU experience in cardiovascular or specialized critical care settings; valid nursing license in the applicable jurisdiction
nPreferred Qualifications: ACLS certification; experience with post VAD placement and heart transplant patients; proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BPAP, high-flow oxygen); ability to interpret cardiac strips; experience with titrating multiple drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin; familiarity with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), and other cardiovascular intervention devices
nAdditional Information:nnManage complex cardiovascular patients including post-operative cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, unstable angina, and other cardiac-related critical conditions
nTitrate multiple medication drips following protocols
nRead and interpret Philips cardiac monitors independently
nWork with a multidisciplinary team including hospitalist physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and monitor technicians
nMaintain high standards of assessment, communication, and protocol adherence in a high-stress, dynamic environment
nFloat to other care levels as needed, covering a variety of cardiovascular ICU components excluding immediate post-op (which is a bonus)
nMust be proficient in the use of Swan-Ganz catheters, CVCs, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, and other specialized equipment
nNo specific scrub color requirements; professional appearance required
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n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Cross Country Job ID # . 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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61639, US
Who can apply
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