Travel ICU RN (Cardiac/CVICU) - $2,308 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring cardiac and respiratory critical care skills and an active IL license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) with 20 beds
• Patient ratio is 1:2 in the ICU
• Care for cardiac, CVICU, renal failure, and stroke patients in a Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule from 18:00 to 06:30, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend is required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience preferred
• Primary duties include delivering comprehensive critical care to ICU patients with complex cardiac, renal, and respiratory needs
• Royal blue scrubs are required for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Expect to work 2 of the 3 major holidays during the contract
• RTO (time off) of up to 5 days is allowed; more requires manager approval
• Parking permit is provided at no cost and must be arranged during orientation
• Background check approval may be required prior to offer
• Lab appointments, badge photos, and modules must be completed prior to or at the start of the assignment

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years ICU RN experience with cardiac critical care or CVICU experience
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIH (AHA or Red Cross only, RQI not accepted)
• Experience in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12 lead EKG
• Pre- and post-cardiac cath/intervention skills and chronic/acute renal failure experience required
• IV therapy skills including arterial line, central/PICC line management, starting IVs, and blood product administration
• Emergency medication administration, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and continuous IV sedation experience required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and respiratory interventions including ventilator care, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, PPE use, and rapid response/code blue experience required
• Must not have been a permanent or PRN employee of Memorial within the past 12 months

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-608885. 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 - ICU

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