What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,440 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) at a facility near Quincy, Illinois. This night position requires an Illinois nursing license, ACLS, and BLS certifications. The role involves caring for patient populations including post-PCI, post-bypass surgery, and congestive heart failure cases, with preferred experience in pulling sheaths and continuous renal replacement therapy. The position offers a challenging clinical environment with a focus on cardiovascular critical care.
Job Details:
- Location: Quincy, Illinois
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a blocked weekend schedule, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: Illinois nursing license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care nursing
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience pulling sheaths, CRRT highly preferred, level 2 trauma experience or above
- Additional Information:
- Attention: 4 hours of billable computer modules are required 7 am the Friday prior to start, with modules delivered Monday-Tuesday of the week prior.
- Patient population includes post PCI, post bypass, and CHF patients.
- RNs are required to titrate drips and interpret strips on tele monitors, which are monitored by a tele monitor technician.
- RT in ICU 24/7; assigned to ICU/PCU with equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc.
- No BSN required for this role.
- Charting system used is Allscripts.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1290328. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $2,440