Travel CVICU RN — Night Shift, Epic EMR, High Pay

American Traveler, LLC.; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance w

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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift travel assignment in Illinois. The role requires 3+ years CV ICU experience and a passing EKG test score, with Epic EMR proficiency.

Active IL RN license is essential, along with BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and travel experience. Expect 12-hour nights, orientation, and holiday coverage as part of a fixed 8-week contract.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart or American Red Cross for BLS only).
• NIHSS certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of CV ICU experience required.
• Must pass a Relias EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration, plus an onsite pass/fail EKG test on Day 1 of orientation.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation/management, multi-system organ support, CV care specifics, and post cardiac surgery care.
• Proficiency in IV therapy including arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration.
• Proficiency in titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation.
• Proficiency in CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP/CPAP support, ventilator management and ABG interpretation.
• Infection control, PPE use, phlebotomy, and wound/drain care experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience with at least one completed travel assignment.
• Updated CV ICU skills checklist and supervisor reference from a CV assignment within the last year.
• Date of birth required for consideration.
• Two professional references, including one from the most recent travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Cardiovascular-focused ICU setting at a cardiac-focused hospital campus.
• 12-hour night shift schedule over an 8-week contract.
• Every other weekend required.
• Holiday coverage required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• May float to MICU or ICU units at other nearby campuses if needed.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular ICU patients, including post-surgical and interventional cardiac cases.
• Non-billable orientation consists of 8 hours.
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position.
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated from employment for 12 months before being eligible to return as a travel candidate.
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts.
• Must work at least 1-2 holidays during the contract.
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate.
• Local radius of 50 miles applies.
• Facility conducts a brief candidate interview as part of the hiring process.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

CVICU nursing

Ventilator management

IV therapy & arterial line care

Ekg interpretation

Education

IL RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift travel assignment in Illinois. The role requires 3+ years CV ICU experience and a passing EKG test score, with Epic EMR proficiency.

Active IL RN license is essential, along with BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and travel experience. Expect 12-hour nights, orientation, and holiday coverage as part of a fixed 8-week contract.