Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,394 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Quincy, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nurse Assignment | Quincy, IL
Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Quincy, IL — 13-week acute care assignment for experienced CVICU/ICU RNs. Join a high-acuity cardiovascular critical care team along the Mississippi River.
Job Details — CVICU Travel Nurse / Travel RN- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 25, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
- Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
- Location: Quincy, IL 62301 — Quincy, Illinois nursing jobs / Illinois travel nursing
- Setting: Acute care, Level 2 Trauma, CVICU (cardiac surgery, post-PCI)
- Shift: 12-hour days
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250 (competitive travel nurse pay)
- Charting System: Allscripts
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois
- Minimum 1 year recent CVICU or ICU experience (cardiac surgery, post-PCI, post-bypass, CHF)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with post-PCI, post-bypass, and congestive heart failure (CHF) patient care
- Preferred: experience removing/pulling sheaths and CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
- Preferred: prior Level 2 trauma or higher experience
- Provide high-quality critical care nursing to cardiovascular and post-operative cardiac surgery patients
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using Draeger monitors; titrate drips and vasoactive medications as ordered
- Assist in care for post-PCI and post-bypass patients and manage CHF exacerbations
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 24/7 intensivist/hospitalist and respiratory therapy support
- Operate and manage respiratory support equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP) and other acute care devices
- Perform procedures and assist with sheath removal when trained/competent; support CRRT when required
- Document patient care accurately in Allscripts and maintain compliance with hospital policies
- Provide patient and family education and bedside support during critical care recovery
- Work in a state-of-the-art acute care CVICU with a diverse cardiovascular caseload
- Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and short-term contract flexibility
- Live and work in Quincy, Illinois — historic riverfront community with arts, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming environment
Ready to apply? Apply now to join our cardiovascular critical care team in Quincy, IL. Experienced CVICU RNs and travel nurses encouraged to apply. For immediate consideration, include your CVICU/ICU experience, state RN license, and certifications.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #478324. 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: CVICU
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