Travel Adult Cardiac Stepdown RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in an acute care, trauma level 1 setting, requiring an active IL RN license and strong cardiac critical care skills.

• Position is in a 20-bed Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit within a hospital ICU environment
• Patient population includes stepdown patients from AHU ICU, post-cardiac procedures, heart failure, patients with tracheostomies and ventilators, and overflow from other stepdown units including COVID cases
• Nurse to patient ratios typically 1:3, can increase to 1:4 depending on acuity
• Specialized equipment used:
  Swan Ganz catheters, external pacemakers, PICC lines, midlines, CVCs, arterial lines, ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, heated high flow, temporary pacemakers, IABPs, and Philips monitoring
• RNs titrate numerous drips such as dopamine, dobutamine, levophed, epi, neo, vasopressin, cleviprex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, insulin, heparin, and esmolol
• Requires working three 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) per week, with rotating weekends and holidays
• Floating required to every level of care, including ICU
• Unit uses Epic EMR;
  Epic experience preferred
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7; PCTs present with varying ratios
• Responsibilities include advanced cardiac care, monitoring, managing ventilated and complex cardiac patients, and titrating critical drips
• Travelers are expected to float to all related care areas and take full assignments, including in ICU if needed
• Expected to interpret cardiac strips and use advanced monitoring equipment independently
• Orientation consists of one day unit-specific and two days with a preceptor
• Dress code requires clean and appropriate scrubs with no specific color; scrubs are not provided
• Holiday and every other to every third weekend coverage required
• Local clinicians within 50 miles are welcome but will have a local pay rate applied
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position

• Active Illinois RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred; CCRN or PCCN a plus
• Minimum two years of recent CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience required with ability to care for this patient population independently
• Proficient in CVICU-specific interventions, including interpreting telemetry strips and titrating cardiovascular drips
• Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• 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  #P-633854. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

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, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.