CVICU RN
Madison, WI
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring NextStage CVVH experience and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Day/Night 12-hour shifts, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with every other weekend and some holidays
• 4x12 scheduling or blocked weekends available based on traveler preference
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable unit experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial/central/PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular intervention patients
• Manage complex cardiac devices and procedures including IABP, Impella, TAVR, and LVAD/RVAD as applicable
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction, renal failure, and CRRT/CVVHD needs
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• Parking permit required if parking onsite, with alternative transportation options available
• First-time travelers may be considered if minimum experience requirements are met