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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Rotating Day/Night 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) with every other weekend
• 4x12 or blocked weekend scheduling available upon traveler preference
• Some holiday coverage required with no on-call duties
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Utilizes NextStage CVVH machine

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 experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable unit experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict scoring criteria prior to start

Additional Information

• Care for post-cardiac surgery, CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD patients
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
• Provide ventilator management and respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and manage continuous IV sedation
• Monitor hemodynamics using CVP, Swan Ganz, and FloTrac/Vigileo systems
• Manage CRRT/CVVHD for patients with acute or chronic renal failure
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKGs
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers not considered for this role