American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit position requiring an active IL RN license and strong CVICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 20-bed Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes cardiac stepdown, post-ICU, heart failure, EP patients, ventilated and trached, and overflow from other stepdown units including some COVID cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3, may go to 1:4 based on acuity
• Rotating night shifts (7p-7a) with every other or every third weekend, and holiday coverage required
• Required to float to every level of care, including ICU
• Utilizes Swan Ganz, external pacemakers, PICC, midlines, CVC, arterial lines, and specialty intervention equipment
• RNs are expected to titrate multiple drips including vasoactive and sedation infusions
• All patients are monitored using Philips telemetry; RNs must read and interpret strips
• EPIC EMR is used
• Travelers must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and pick up duties without orientation to equipment or patient population
• One day unit orientation plus two days with preceptor will be provided
• No call requirement
• Travelers expected to float and take full patient assignments at all care levels including ICU
• No specific scrub color required, but attire must be professional and clean
• Local candidates are accepted at a different pay rate if residing within 50 miles
• COVID vaccination is not required
• First-time travelers are not specifically excluded

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration; pending applications are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years current CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS; AHA) required; ACLS preferred, CCRN or PCCN a plus
• Ability to function independently with complex cardiac/intermediate care patients, including vent/trach, specialized lines and drips
• Competency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips and titrating drips
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-633851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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