Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
New Lenox, IL
Contracted
Silver Cross Hospital
Mid Level
Introduction
Step into a high-impact role as a Registered Nurse specializing in CVICU, where precision, teamwork, and compassion collide to save and transform lives. In this CVICU assignment based in Illinois, New Lenox, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge cardiac care, guiding patients from complex perioperative recovery through stabilized outcomes. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver vigilant, evidence-based care for post-operative cardiac patients, those with severe arrhythmias, and patients requiring intricate hemodynamic management. The work is demanding and deeply rewarding, offering you the chance to refine critical skills, expand clinical acumen, and witness patients reclaim vitality under your expert care. If you’re driven by the pursuit of clinical excellence and the joy of mentoring quieter moments of recovery into lasting health, this opportunity is designed for you. Illinois presents a rich tapestry of experiences—from bustling urban culture to serene landscapes—where your professional journey can unfold with both purpose and balance.
Location Benefits
New Lenox, Illinois sits within reach of the Chicago metro while maintaining a warm, community-focused atmosphere ideal for high-quality patient care. In this setting, you’ll enjoy a welcoming town vibe, accessible amenities, and opportunities to decompress after intense shifts—making it easier to bring your best self to the bedside. The region offers excellent school systems, plentiful parks, and family-friendly activities that support a well-rounded lifestyle for you and your loved ones. The state of Illinois itself is a dynamic backdrop for healthcare professionals, blending historic neighborhoods with modern healthcare infrastructure, renowned medical centers, and a robust network of clinics and hospitals. Working in New Lenox provides proximity to major transportation corridors, ensuring efficient commutes and access to additional resources when you need them. Beyond the local benefits, the role also opens doors to opportunities across the United States, with assignments in diverse facilities and care environments, enabling you to broaden your CVICU expertise while exploring new communities. Whether you prefer a quieter suburban setting or the energy of larger medical centers, you’ll find both stability and stimulation, with a supportive staffing culture that prioritizes clinician well-being and professional growth.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a CVICU RN in this assignment, you’ll deliver critical care to patients recovering from major cardiac surgeries and complex interventions. Your responsibilities will include rapid assessment and continuous monitoring of hemodynamic status, management of invasive lines and devices, ventilator support, post-operative stabilization, and the execution of evidence-based cardiac ICU protocols. You’ll interpret arterial and central venous pressures, titrate vasoactive medications, respond to acute changes, participate in daily rounds, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development within the CVICU specialty, with structured orientation, ongoing in-service training, and access to advanced cardiac care skills such as post-op CPR optimization, complex medication administration, and family-centered care communication. The position also supports leadership development through mentorship opportunities, quality improvement initiatives, and involvement in unit-based projects that elevate patient care standards.
Compensation and schedule details accompany your clinical responsibilities. The weekly pay for this assignment ranges from $2,242 to $2,335, reflecting experience, credentials, and assignment dynamics, with a guaranteed 36.0 hours per week. The start date is 02/16/2026, and the duration is defined in weeks, offering a clear horizon for planning and goal setting. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll receive housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, with potential extension opportunities that allow you to continue your CVICU journey as a trusted member of the team. A dedicated team provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have real-time assistance, credentialing help, and a smooth onboarding experience no matter where your assignment takes you. You’ll benefit from comprehensive onboarding, access to nursing leadership, and a culture that values your clinical judgment, autonomy, and ongoing learning. This role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes, while offering flexibility to rotate through related cardiac ICU subspecialties as you grow.
Company Values
Our organization is committed to empowering skilled nurses by creating a supportive, growth-oriented environment. We prioritize equitable access to ongoing education, opportunities for advancement, and transparent pathways to leadership roles within CVICU and broader critical care. You’ll work alongside colleagues who share a passion for excellence, compassion, and accountability, within a culture that recognizes your expertise and honors your contributions. The company invests in resources that sustain clinician well-being, including mentorship programs, robust credentialing support, and a focus on work-life balance, so you can maintain resilience while delivering top-tier patient care. We celebrate curiosity, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem solving, believing that every nurse’s voice strengthens patient outcomes and the care team as a whole. Your professional development is a core value, reflected in regular performance feedback, cross-training opportunities, and pathways to advance within critical care specialties or leadership tracks.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to join a premier healthcare team that values your clinical skill, judgment, and dedication to patient recovery, apply now to begin your CVICU journey in New Lenox, Illinois, with the potential to explore assignments across the U.S. This is your chance to impact patients during vulnerable moments, grow your CVICU expertise, and build a career that honors both clinical excellence and personal well-being. Our recruiting partners are ready to assist with onboarding, licensure, credentialing, and the transition to a new assignment, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. Don’t miss the opportunity to align with a company that believes in your potential and offers tangible pathways to advancement, competitive compensation, housing support, and continuous 24/7 assistance on the road. Ready to elevate cardiac care and shape the future of critical nursing? Apply today, and let’s chart a dynamic, rewarding path together.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Step into a high-impact role as a Registered Nurse specializing in CVICU, where precision, teamwork, and compassion collide to save and transform lives. In this CVICU assignment based in Illinois, New Lenox, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge cardiac care, guiding patients from complex perioperative recovery through stabilized outcomes. You’ll collaborate with surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver vigilant, evidence-based care for post-operative cardiac patients, those with severe arrhythmias, and patients requiring intricate hemodynamic management. The work is demanding and deeply rewarding, offering you the chance to refine critical skills, expand clinical acumen, and witness patients reclaim vitality under your expert care. If you’re driven by the pursuit of clinical excellence and the joy of mentoring quieter moments of recovery into lasting health, this opportunity is designed for you. Illinois presents a rich tapestry of experiences—from bustling urban culture to serene landscapes—where your professional journey can unfold with both purpose and balance.
Location Benefits
New Lenox, Illinois sits within reach of the Chicago metro while maintaining a warm, community-focused atmosphere ideal for high-quality patient care. In this setting, you’ll enjoy a welcoming town vibe, accessible amenities, and opportunities to decompress after intense shifts—making it easier to bring your best self to the bedside. The region offers excellent school systems, plentiful parks, and family-friendly activities that support a well-rounded lifestyle for you and your loved ones. The state of Illinois itself is a dynamic backdrop for healthcare professionals, blending historic neighborhoods with modern healthcare infrastructure, renowned medical centers, and a robust network of clinics and hospitals. Working in New Lenox provides proximity to major transportation corridors, ensuring efficient commutes and access to additional resources when you need them. Beyond the local benefits, the role also opens doors to opportunities across the United States, with assignments in diverse facilities and care environments, enabling you to broaden your CVICU expertise while exploring new communities. Whether you prefer a quieter suburban setting or the energy of larger medical centers, you’ll find both stability and stimulation, with a supportive staffing culture that prioritizes clinician well-being and professional growth.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a CVICU RN in this assignment, you’ll deliver critical care to patients recovering from major cardiac surgeries and complex interventions. Your responsibilities will include rapid assessment and continuous monitoring of hemodynamic status, management of invasive lines and devices, ventilator support, post-operative stabilization, and the execution of evidence-based cardiac ICU protocols. You’ll interpret arterial and central venous pressures, titrate vasoactive medications, respond to acute changes, participate in daily rounds, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes. The role emphasizes ongoing professional development within the CVICU specialty, with structured orientation, ongoing in-service training, and access to advanced cardiac care skills such as post-op CPR optimization, complex medication administration, and family-centered care communication. The position also supports leadership development through mentorship opportunities, quality improvement initiatives, and involvement in unit-based projects that elevate patient care standards.
Compensation and schedule details accompany your clinical responsibilities. The weekly pay for this assignment ranges from $2,242 to $2,335, reflecting experience, credentials, and assignment dynamics, with a guaranteed 36.0 hours per week. The start date is 02/16/2026, and the duration is defined in weeks, offering a clear horizon for planning and goal setting. In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll receive housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs, with potential extension opportunities that allow you to continue your CVICU journey as a trusted member of the team. A dedicated team provides 24/7 support for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have real-time assistance, credentialing help, and a smooth onboarding experience no matter where your assignment takes you. You’ll benefit from comprehensive onboarding, access to nursing leadership, and a culture that values your clinical judgment, autonomy, and ongoing learning. This role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes, while offering flexibility to rotate through related cardiac ICU subspecialties as you grow.
Company Values
Our organization is committed to empowering skilled nurses by creating a supportive, growth-oriented environment. We prioritize equitable access to ongoing education, opportunities for advancement, and transparent pathways to leadership roles within CVICU and broader critical care. You’ll work alongside colleagues who share a passion for excellence, compassion, and accountability, within a culture that recognizes your expertise and honors your contributions. The company invests in resources that sustain clinician well-being, including mentorship programs, robust credentialing support, and a focus on work-life balance, so you can maintain resilience while delivering top-tier patient care. We celebrate curiosity, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem solving, believing that every nurse’s voice strengthens patient outcomes and the care team as a whole. Your professional development is a core value, reflected in regular performance feedback, cross-training opportunities, and pathways to advance within critical care specialties or leadership tracks.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to join a premier healthcare team that values your clinical skill, judgment, and dedication to patient recovery, apply now to begin your CVICU journey in New Lenox, Illinois, with the potential to explore assignments across the U.S. This is your chance to impact patients during vulnerable moments, grow your CVICU expertise, and build a career that honors both clinical excellence and personal well-being. Our recruiting partners are ready to assist with onboarding, licensure, credentialing, and the transition to a new assignment, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. Don’t miss the opportunity to align with a company that believes in your potential and offers tangible pathways to advancement, competitive compensation, housing support, and continuous 24/7 assistance on the road. Ready to elevate cardiac care and shape the future of critical nursing? Apply today, and let’s chart a dynamic, rewarding path together.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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