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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a CVICU position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital requiring CVICU experience, NextStage CVVH machine knowledge, and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730, with every other weekend
• 4x12 scheduling or blocked weekends available if preferred
• Some holiday coverage required with no on-call responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in CVICU specialty
• CVICU experience required with recent, solid background in Level I trauma setting
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
• Epic experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and respiratory failure care
• Experience managing post cardiac surgery patients, CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and IABP
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT and acute/chronic renal failure management
• Experience with infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including pre/post cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization/intervention care
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment
• Telemetry exam includes 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% or higher passing score on adult and pediatric sections
• Up to three attempts allowed for telemetry exam, with a cardiac interpretation review course required after a second failed attempt
• Located at a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching hospital and referral center in Madison, WI
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position