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Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,452 per week

American Traveler, Quincy, IL, United States


Job Description & Requirements
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.

Specialty:

CVICU

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

05/25/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: May 25, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Assignment Details
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at a Level 2 trauma facility near Springfield, IL, with open heart and CRRT experience highly preferred.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in an acute care hospital setting near Springfield, IL

Level 2 trauma facility

Patient population includes post-PCI, post-bypass, and CHF patients

RN required to titrate drips

RN required to interpret cardiac monitor strips; Dräger telemetry monitors used; telemetry monitor techs also present on the unit

Respiratory therapy assigned to the ICU/PCU 24/7 with access to all respiratory equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, etc.)

24/7 in-house intensivist and hospitalist coverage (MD and NP)

Charting via Allscripts EMR

12-hour day shifts

13-week contract

Requirements

Active Illinois (IL) RN license required

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Level 2 trauma experience or higher required

Experience with sheath pulls preferred

CRRT experience highly preferred

Open heart experience preferred

Additional Information

Responsibilities include managing post-cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology patients, titrating vasoactive and other critical care drips, and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips

BSN is not required for this position

Benefits
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians provide confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

Compensation
Job ID #P-700097. Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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