Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Location: Glenview, IL
Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Type: Travel Contract
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Pay Rate $54
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: 12-Hour Days and nights
Weekend Rotation: Every Other Weekend
On-Call: None
MedOp Solutions is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse for a travel assignment, a cardiovascular-focused campus. This high-acuity CVICU cares for critically ill cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, and post-cardiac surgical management.
The ideal candidate will have extensive CVICU experience, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to confidently manage complex cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Cardiovascular specialty hospital
- High-acuity Critical Care environment
- Advanced cardiac and vascular services
- Collaborative multidisciplinary ICU team
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- High-acuity cardiovascular patient population
- Day shift assignment
- Post-cardiac surgery patients (after ICU admission from recovery)
- CABG patients
- Valve replacement and repair
- LVAD/RVAD patients
- Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization/intervention
- Cardiogenic shock
- Acute stroke/CVA
- Multi-system organ failure
- Respiratory failure requiring advanced ventilatory support
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for cardiovascular ICU patients
- Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- Manage mechanical circulatory support devices
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications and cardiac drips
- Monitor ventilated patients and advanced respiratory support therapies
- Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and the multidisciplinary care team
- Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
- Document all patient care accurately using EPIC
Candidates must have experience with:
- CABG recovery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Impella devices
- Pulmonary Artery (Swan-Ganz) catheter monitoring
- LVAD/RVAD management
- CVVHD/CRRT
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management
- Multi-system organ failure
- Thermoregulation management
- Pre/Post Cardiac Cath patients
- Valve replacement and repair patients
- Arterial line management
- Central line and PICC line management
- Blood product administration
- IV therapy and vascular access
- Continuous sedation and paralytic infusions
- Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
- Emergency medication administration
- Procedural sedation
- Stroke/CVA management
- Lumbar drains
- Ventilator management
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- BiPAP and CPAP management
- ABG interpretation
- Airway suctioning (ETT and nasotracheal)
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions
- Surgical wound and wound VAC management
- Phlebotomy
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 3 years of recent CVICU experience
- EPIC experience required
- Active BLS (CPR)
- ACLS
- NIHSS certification
- Must successfully pass an EKG exam with a score of 80% or higher prior to submission
- Charge nurse experience preferred (please indicate if applicable)
- EMR: EPIC
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems
- Mechanical circulatory support devices
- Critical care ventilators
Candidates must be willing to float, if needed, to:
- Glenbrook MICU
- Evanston ICU
- Highland Park ICU
- 12-hour Day and Night Shifts
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Holiday coverage required (including Memorial Day)
- Start Date: July 20, 2026
- Updated Resume
- CVICU Skills Checklist (completed within the past year)
- CVICU Supervisor Reference (within the past year)
- Passing EKG Test (80% or higher)
- Illinois RN License Verification
This CVICU assignment offers the opportunity to work within one of the region's premier cardiovascular programs caring for some of the most critically ill cardiac patients. You'll utilize advanced critical care skills while working alongside highly specialized cardiovascular teams in a collaborative, technology-driven environment. MedOp Solutions provides competitive compensation, personalized recruiter support, and dedicated guidance throughout every assignment.
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2019–2025), MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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