Travel Cardiovascular Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,520 per week
Urbana, IL, 61803, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- cardiovascular nursing
- CVICU RN
This position is for a Travel Cardiovascular Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of CVICU or ICU experience, responsible for caring for post-operative cardiovascular patients including those with heart transplants and ventricular assist devices. The role requires critical care skills such as hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drip management, and ventilator support, working 12-hour shifts with weekend, holiday, and call rotations. Certifications including BLS and ACLS and an active RN license are mandatory, with a 13-week travel assignment starting late December 2025 in Urbana, Illinois.
Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVU - Cardiovascular Unit for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVU - Cardiovascular Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
About the Position
Specialty: Registered Nurse – CVICU
Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or ICU experience required
License: Active State or Compact RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required – include expiration dates
Must-Have: All time-off requests must be submitted with the initial application
Description:
Seeking an experienced CVICU RN to care for post-operative cardiovascular patients, including those with heart transplants, CABG, or ventricular assist devices. Candidates must demonstrate strong critical care skills and be comfortable with hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and ventilator management.
This is a 12-hour shift position with weekend, holiday, and call rotation requirements. Compliance and onboarding typically take 4–6 weeks. Voice and manager interviews are required. Scheduled shifts must be made up in case of callouts.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding:
- Active RN License
- BLS
- ACLS
Prime Staffing Job ID #35114790. 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: RN:CVICU,19:00:00-07:30:00
About Prime StaffingAt Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.




