CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU | Nights | Madison, WI

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU Nights in Madison, WI. 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked hospital — CRRT/ECMO/VAD experience required.

Join a high-performing Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) as a Travel RN in Madison, Wisconsin. This Magnet-designated, nationally ranked hospital is recognized for excellence in patient care, teaching, and innovation. Madison offers a vibrant community, beautiful lakes, and a lively downtown — an excellent location for travel nursing and Wisconsin nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI 53792 — Travel RN assignment, Madison nursing jobs, Wisconsin travel nurse
• Setting: Cardiothoracic Surgery CVICU / Cardiac ICU
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shifts: Nights — 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30), every other weekend, some holidays, no call
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160 – $2,270
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Size: 27 beds, daily census ~26

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in CVICU/Cardiac ICU within the last 3 years
• Travel RN experience required (previous travel assignments preferred)
• Current WI RN license or compact RN license in hand at submission
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NxStage CRRT (CVVH) experience required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery, VAD, transplant, and/or acuity-adaptable areas preferred
• Basic arrhythmia and telemetry competency required (must pass telemetry test prior to start)
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cardiac ICU nursing care for patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic surgeries, heart and lung transplants, and advanced cardiac conditions
• Manage advanced life support and mechanical circulatory support devices including CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, HM3 LVAD, ECMO, and Zoll Thermoguard
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage telemetry, and respond to rapid changes and emergencies
• Administer medications, titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, and manage ventilators and respiratory support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — respiratory therapy, IV team, PT/OT, pharmacy, social work, and physicians — to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care
• Participate in planned and emergent bedside procedures and adapt to changing patient acuity and assignments
• Provide compassionate family-centered support and education for patients and caregivers
• Float to other critical care units as needed based on staffing and patient needs

Be part of a dynamic, supportive CVICU team at a top-ranked hospital and experience all that Madison, WI has to offer.

Apply now: Submit your resume, current RN license, and certifications to be considered for this Travel RN CVICU nights assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.