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 night-shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring NextStage CVVH machine experience.

Details

• Night shift, 4x12 hours (1900-0730), with every other weekend required
• Some holiday coverage required, no call responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Floating required as needed
• Will consider scheduling preferences for 4x12s or blocked weekends
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in CVICU
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• Cardiothoracic surgery and/or acuity adaptable area experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic experience required, within past 12 months preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, ventilator management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT required, limited experience may be considered with screening

Additional Information

• Care for post-cardiac surgery and cardiac intervention patients, including CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD patients
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting, including strict pass/fail criteria for lethal rhythm identification
• Up to two attempts allowed for telemetry exam; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Located at a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching and referral hospital
• First-time travelers not considered for this position