CVICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring CVICU experience, NextStage CVVH machine proficiency, and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Day and night shift options available, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required with some holiday coverage
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required as needed
• Utilizes Epic charting system
• Requires experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in CVICU within the last 3 years required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required, within the past 12 months preferred
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict criteria prior to starting, including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and an 80% or higher passing score
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required include ventilator management, care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Cardiovascular skills required include CVP monitoring, CABG care, post cardiac surgery management, sheath removal, and epicardial pacing wire care and management
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, and IV insulin protocols required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular intensive care patients
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not be accepted
• All references must be removed prior to consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply