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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking 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

• 30-bed Critical Care CVICU unit in a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital
• Cares for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs, heart transplants, pacemaker placements, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA repair, TEVAR, and carotid endarterectomy
• RN patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio of 1:8-10
• 12-hour day or night shift schedule (0700-1900 or 1900-0700) on a 6-week cycle
• Every other weekend rotation with 1-2 holidays required per contract
• No on-call 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

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients, including invasive line draws (peripheral sticks not permitted for RNs)
• Supported by 24/7 dedicated CVICU intensivist, CT surgeon on call, hospitalist, general intensivist, and ICU-designated RT, plus charge nurse and HUC coverage around the clock
• Phlebotomy team assists with peripheral blood draws; telemetry is monitored at bedside and nurses' station with no dedicated tele tech
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of new employee orientation with a supervisor or nurse educator, 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
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved per contract
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available, including shuttle service for day shift and an attached parking structure for night shift
• First-time travelers are welcome if they meet the minimum experience requirements
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment