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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Urbana, IL Travel Nursing Job

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Urbana, Illinois (zip code 61801)! This travel nursing opportunity places you in a leading cardiovascular intensive care unit, providing critical care to stepdown and post-op cardiac patients. Join our healthcare team in Urbana—a vibrant college town with a welcoming community, beautiful parks, and a thriving arts and dining scene. Apply now to be part of a supportive environment dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

CVICU RN Job Details

• Location: Urbana, IL 61801 (Illinois travel nursing jobs)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Stepdown
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 36 (3x12 hour shifts)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (12/1/2025 – 2/28/2026)
• Employment Type: Travel RN, On-Site
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2130 - $2190

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent nursing experience in CVICU or Stepdown (critical care nursing preferred)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to CVICU and stepdown patients, including post-op CABG, vascular, and ICU status cases
• Conduct initial nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans for cardiovascular patients
• Implement, monitor, and modify care plans based on ongoing patient evaluations
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing care and interventions
• Promote patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing potential hazards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Participate in hourly rounding and proactively support patients and fellow healthcare professionals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment in the CVICU
• Fulfill all departmental competencies and pursue ongoing professional development in critical care nursing

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Urbana, Illinois!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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 #431245. 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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