Local Contract Nurse RN - CVICU
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience including 1 year of CVICU experience.

Details

• 30-bed CVICU unit within a 933-bed Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Patient population includes immediate post-op cardiac surgery (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular procedures (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
• Patient ratios: 1:1 for critical status, 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8–10
• 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours per week; night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) also possible per scheduling
• Weekend rotation every third weekend
• 1–2 holidays required per contract
• Floating may be required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter, and PACU Surge
• EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; patient monitors: GE
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience, including at least 1 year of CVICU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, A-lines), epicardial and transvenous pacemakers, chest tube management, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Blood draws from invasive lines only; peripheral venipuncture is not performed by RN in this unit
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year required for consideration
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Experience with advanced cardiac support devices such as ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD is strongly preferred
• Robust 24/7 support team includes a dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU-designated Respiratory Therapist, Charge Nurse (rarely with patient assignment), and HUC
• Phlebotomy staff available to assist with peripheral blood draws
• Orientation consists of 1 day: 2–4 hours of nurse educator onboarding followed by unit orientation with a preceptor
• 6-week scheduling cycle; schedule provided 1–2 weeks in advance
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved per contract
• Scrubs must be a solid color, professional appearance — no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available; daytime parking is 1–2 blocks away with shuttle service, nighttime parking in an attached structure
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided all experience requirements are met
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply