Travel CVICU RN - $2,620 per week

About the Role

Join our team as a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (CVICU RN) in Springfield, IL. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a dynamic city known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and diverse dining options. Springfield is home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, scenic outdoor spaces like Washington Park, and a lively downtown with local shops and restaurants. The facility is a large, well-established hospital serving the Springfield community and surrounding areas. It is recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care, a collaborative work environment, and a legacy of excellence in healthcare. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cardiovascular intensive care, emergency, and specialty care, and fosters a culture rooted in respect and joy.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive care nursing in the Cardiovascular ICU
• Work 12-hour day shifts
• Utilize strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Manage patients with Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacers
• Note: Travelers do not take fresh hearts for the first 24 hours

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• At least one year of recent cardiovascular intensive care nursing experience
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current BLS certification
• CERT-NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Experience with Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacers with strong cardiac skillset
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing assignments
• Adaptability to new environments
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a rotating schedule
• EPIC Experience
• Impella, CRRT and IABP experience
• Experience with diverse patient populations
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash

Pay

Pay Rate: $2554.00 - $2685.00 per week (based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week, with tax-free stipend amount to be determined).

Schedule

12 hours per shift, day shifts. Duration: 25 weeks. Start Date: 10/12/2026.