CVICU RN
Milwaukee, WI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year in CVICU and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed Critical Care CVICU unit within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital
• Care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, pacemaker placements, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA repair, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy
• RN patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status, with tech ratios of 1:8-10
• 12-hour day or night shifts (0700-1900 or 1900-0700) on a 36 or 48 hour contract
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 1-2 holidays required per contract
• No on-call or call-back requirements
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter duty, or PACU Surge
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring without a dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), epicardial and transvenous pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with specific CV surgical equipment (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
• Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients in a high-acuity CVICU setting
• RNs perform draws from invasive lines but are not responsible for peripheral sticks, which are supported by phlebotomy
• Strong interdisciplinary support includes a dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, and ICU-designated RT available 24/7
• Charge nurse rarely carries a patient assignment and HUC support is available 24/7
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of New Employee Orientation followed by unit placement with a preceptor
• Facility follows a fatigue policy limiting staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs must be any solid professional color without graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available, including shuttle service for day shift and an attached parking structure for night shift
• First-time travelers accepted if minimum experience requirements are met
• No radius restrictions and local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved during the contract
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment