What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular ICU RN for a night shift position requiring IL licensure and Level 2 trauma experience.
Details
- Acute care Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level 2 trauma facility
- Patient population includes post-PCI, post-bypass, and CHF cases
- RNs are required to titrate drips and interpret their own telemetry strips (Draeger monitors), though a tele tech also monitors
- 24/7 in-house intensivist/hospitalist and RT coverage assigned to ICU/PCU
- RT equipment includes vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Uses Allscripts EMR
- Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- 13-week assignment length
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Open heart experience preferred
- Experience pulling sheaths preferred
- CRRT experience highly preferred
- Level 2 trauma experience or above required
Additional Information
- Care for critically ill cardiovascular patients including post-PCI, post-bypass, and CHF cases
- Collaborate with 24/7 in-house intensivist/hospitalist and dedicated ICU/PCU respiratory therapy team
- Complete 4 hours of billable computer modules prior to start, delivered the week before assignment begins
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan