Critical Care Float RN
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Madison, Wisconsin | Cardiovascular ICU RN

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin for an experienced critical care RN seeking a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU assignment. Join a respected teaching hospital and provide expert bedside care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures and advanced cardiac conditions.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Assignment
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160 - $2,270
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Pattern: Rotating days and nights
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; some holidays; no call
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Adult CVICU with high-acuity cardiothoracic and cardiac medical patients

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact state
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Current CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH required
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and/or an acuity adaptable unit preferred
• AHA BLS and ACLS required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• Must pass a telemetry test prior to start
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Ability to float as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing for critically ill cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, LVAD, transplant, STEMI, NSTEMI, and cardiogenic shock
• Care for patients requiring advanced support such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and ventilator management
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and interpret dysrhythmias with precision
• Manage invasive lines, arterial lines, central lines, pacing wires, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and family-centered care in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response, and therapy services
• Adapt to changing assignments and unit needs while maintaining a high standard of clinical excellence
• Support a positive, team-oriented culture focused on patient outcomes and quality care

Madison, Wisconsin offers a vibrant mix of city energy and natural beauty, with scenic lakes, walkable neighborhoods, a strong healthcare community, and a welcoming Midwest atmosphere. It is a great place for travel nurses looking for rewarding Wisconsin healthcare jobs and a memorable assignment.

Apply now to join this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Madison, WI and advance your critical care career 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.