CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,381/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights, Rotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type
- Travel/Contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- 12-hour shifts
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week)
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week)
- Every other weekend required
- Some holidays required
- No on-call duties
Unit Specialty
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Required Experience and Skills
- CVICU experience required
- Experience and knowledge of NextStage Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration (CVVH) machine required
- Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
- Basic Arrhythmia experience required
- Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Testing and Competency Requirements
- Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric depending on assignment) with strict passing criteria:
- Minimum 80% overall score
- 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
- 100% on 3rd degree heart block questions (for adult telemetry)
- Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Education verification as applicable
Background and Compliance Requirements
- Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
- Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated)
- Employment application required
- Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
- Drug screening per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
- Physical exam (must meet Aya standard, not facility required)
- Various health documents including:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire (updated annually)
- Immunizations or exemptions for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, and others as required by facility policy
- Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
Additional Notes
- Photo for badge must be submitted prior to start (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
- Medical or religious exemptions for vaccines require facility-specific forms and approvals
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually during flu season (September to April)
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
- Minimum of 1 year CVICU experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Arrhythmia experience
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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