GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Peoria, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Peoria, Illinois. This high-demand travel nursing job places you in a leading Acute Cardiac Intermediate Unit, offering hands-on experience with critical care patients in a vibrant Midwest healthcare setting. Join our healthcare team and enjoy the welcoming community, scenic riverfront, and diverse amenities that make Peoria a top destination for travel nurses.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Peoria, IL 61637 (Illinois healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Acute Cardiac Intermediate Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7p-7a), 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2310 - $2470 per week
• Unit Details: 20 private, monitored beds
• Charting System: EPIC

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or proof of application in process)
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• ACLS preferred; CCRN or PCCN certification a plus
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or Cardiac ICU nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and titration of multiple critical care drips
• Experience with ventilated and tracheostomy patients, Swan Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, PICC, CVC, and arterial lines
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Willingness to float to ICU and other stepdown units as needed

CVICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adult cardiac stepdown and ICU patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using Philips monitoring systems
• Titrate and manage a variety of cardiac and critical care drips (dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, etc.)
• Operate and manage specialty intervention equipment including Swan Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, and arterial lines
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Float to ICU and stepdown units as required
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, organization, and compassion in all aspects of patient care

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a CVICU Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #430463. 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: CVICU

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