CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule includes every other weekend rotation and some holidays.
• Contract options: 13 or 26 weeks (13 weeks minimum).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Vaccinations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
  • Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; exemptions accepted with documentation.
  • Hepatitis B: Completed vaccination series with positive titer or facility-specific declination form if declining.
  • Flu Vaccine: Annual vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 22 – Apr 13).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one adult Tdap vaccination required if working in pediatric areas.
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology department.
• Drug Testing: Required for all clinical candidates per standard; pharmacy department candidates require specific drug screen within 45 days of start.
• Physical Exam: Must be collected within 1 year to meet agency standards (not facility required).
• Fit Mask Testing: Completed onsite; no copy required by agency.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required prior to start (no selfies, headwear except for religious/medical reasons, solid background).
• Communicable Disease Form: Must be completed within 90 days of start.
• Exemption Forms: Medical and religious exemption forms required for flu, MMR, and Varicella vaccines if applicable.
• Acknowledgments:

  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual).
  • Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing Acknowledgement if applicable.
• Wisconsin State Mandated:

  • BID Form and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start; both must be stored in compliance file.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All certifications and licenses must be verified through primary source within 30 days of start and upon expiration.
• Candidates must comply with all testing, immunization, and background check requirements prior to start date.
• Remediation courses for telemetry testing are provided if needed.
• Contract start and end dates are fixed; 13-week contracts end by November 26 if that duration is chosen.

This position offers a structured day shift schedule in a critical care setting with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.