CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU contract, requiring CVICU experience, WI or compact RN license, and proficiency with NextStage CVVH and Epic.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Care for patients following cardiac and thoracic surgeries, transplants, and with complex medical devices
• Night and evening shifts with 8 or 12-hour options from 19:00 to 07:30
• Every other weekend and some holidays required
• Day-to-day assignments may include floating to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Travelers are the first to float if needs arise
• Use of Epic for charting and NextStage CVVH machine required
• Care for complex cardiac, thoracic surgery, and heart/lung transplant patients on an acuity adaptable unit
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced cardiac care using cutting-edge technology
• Orientation is typically one week and scheduled based on department needs
• Pass/fail telemetry competency testing required before starting, with strict criteria and limited attempts
• Scrub color or dress code not specified in this posting
• Holiday coverage is required, and first-time travelers may be accepted in some units

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Minimum two years of acute care RN experience in CVICU within the last three years
• Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the last year
• Basic arrhythmia and telemetry experience required, with successful completion of a telemetry exam prior to start
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the primary work site location
• Locals within the 50-mile radius are 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