Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Company: American Traveler
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN
CVICU for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: CVICU - Discipline: RN -
Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity
ICU position specializing in open heart, neuro, and CRRT cases with
Epic experience required. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in a
30-bed ICU caring for post-op CABG, neuro, and high-acuity
medical-surgical patients - Requires experience with open heart
cases, neuro, CRRT, CABG, and stroke - Night shift position from
19:30 to 07:00 - Schedule includes every other weekend and every
other holiday - Floating may be required if ICU has low census -
Unit uses Epic EMR and previous Epic experience is required -
Nurses care for fresh post-op CABG and stroke patients - No
requested time off approved for holidays - If calling in sick on a
weekend, makeup is required on the following weekend - Dress code
and scrub requirements not specified /n /n Requirements/n - Active
RN license - Minimum 1 year of ICU experience - Current BLS and
ACLS certifications from American Heart Association or Red Cross -
NIHSS certification required - Experience with CRRT and post-op
open heart cases required - Workplace Violence Prevention
certification (DCI/BVP) required or must be completed before
assignment /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental
and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 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 /n American Traveler Job
ID P-599335. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American
Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer
service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those
starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our
attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align
perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium
medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of
your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing
stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to
our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort
throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax
and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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