Travel CVICU RN - $2,624 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 starts on 10/19/2026 for a duration of 24 weeks. Springfield is a dynamic city known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and diverse dining options, home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 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, recognized for its patient‑centered care, collaborative work environment, and legacy of excellence in healthcare. It provides a wide range of services including cardiovascular intensive care, emergency, and specialty care, fostering a culture rooted in respect and joy. Located on historic U.S. Route 66, halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, Springfield offers Midwestern hospitality, historic sites, excellent shopping, and vibrant festivals.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (IL)
• 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current CERT‑NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Experience with Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacers (strong cardiac skillset)
• Note: Travelers do not take fresh hearts for the first 24 hours

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong assessment skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Accident and short‑term disability coverage
• Free continuing education
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus

Pay

Pay rate: $2,558.00 – $2,689.00 per week (based on 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week).

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts (day shift; rotating night shifts also possible).