Travel RN - CVICU/Stepdown 3 12hr Nights REQ37231623
Urbana, IL
ICU
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- Travel
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $38/hr above the median
The median for ICU in Illinois is $47/hr, across 75 postings.
About this role
Pay Rate: Up to $85/hr combined (taxable hourly + tax-free allowances for travel, housing, meals). Rates may vary and are subject to change. Additional Bonuses, Group Health Insurance benefits available on day 1, 401k and more!
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides high-level, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery, vascular procedures, heart transplants, or other complex cardiovascular conditions. The RN is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and managing patients with advanced hemodynamic support needs, including ventilators, chest tubes, and invasive lines. The role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to respond quickly in high-acuity situations.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct patient care to post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients in a critical care setting. Monitor, interpret, and respond to complex cardiac rhythms, invasive hemodynamic data, and other vital parameters. Manage patients requiring advanced therapies such as IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation.
Administer and titrate vasoactive and cardiac medications per physician orders and facility protocols. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, etc.) to coordinate and optimize patient care plans. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and ongoing care. Ensure adherence to infection control, safety, and quality standards. Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and continuing education to maintain clinical competency.
BLS and ACLS required CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred TNCC or other advanced critical care certifications a plus
Experience
Minimum of 1–2 years of recent ICU or CVICU experience required Proficiency in interpreting ECGs, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing post-op cardiac patients
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
Licensure
Current RN license in good standing.
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“CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) preferred TNCC or other advanced critical care certifications a plus Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of recent ICU or CVICU experience required Proficiency in interpreting ECGs, he…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- Licensure: Current RN license in good standing
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- CCRN certification required
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- CE reimbursement
Place
- City
- Urbana, IL
- Rent against this pay
- 7% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $45,346/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
$972 median rent against $13,260 a month at $85/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Urbana area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Urbana is a classic Midwestern college town anchored by the University of Illinois, blending campus energy with quiet residential streets. Paired with neighboring Champaign, it offers a relaxed pace and a close-knit community feel that appeals to nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle away from big-city pressure.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You would be hired by Fidelity On Call, a Peoria-based travel staffing agency that places RNs into assignments in Urbana and nearby hospitals such as OSF Peoria. The work you see posted is concrete: Emergency Department travel nights in Urbana,…
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