Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU
Madison, WI
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring strong pediatric ICU and cardiovascular experience, with rotating day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 21-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU within a hospital setting
• Provides care to critically ill or injured children with medical and surgical problems, including acute neurological disorders, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, and ECMO cases
• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, typically every 3 weeks between days and nights
• Must work every other weekend and some holidays
• Travelers are required to float first and may be assigned to multiple units or locations within the hospital as needed
• Role involves family-centered care supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
• Cares for patients in a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU environment
• Must pass a telemetry exam (80%+ score and critical criteria) before starting, with up to two attempts permitted
• Orientation provided, typically one week, with location and schedule advised prior to start
• First-time travelers accepted if they have at least three years of experience in a high-acuity hospital
• Scrub or dress code requirements may be in place, per unit policies
• Holiday and weekend rotation required
• RTO requests over one week in length may extend contract and require approval

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• Minimum two years of acute care RN experience within the last three years in a high-acuity pediatric hospital required
• At least one year of cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Strong Pediatric ICU experience required; candidates with strong Level II experience considered
• Epic EMR experience required (within the last 12 months preferred)
• Basic arrhythmia and telemetry experience required; must pass telemetry test prior to starting
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the worksite; local candidates not accepted

Benefits

• 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