CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), 3 shifts per week
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays
• No on-call duties
• Work setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days prior to start
• Comprehensive background check including SSN trace, nationwide sex offender check, and review of all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Background review required for any pending or convicted criminal charges (traffic violations generally excluded)
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated)

Certifications & Testing

• Telemetry testing:

  • Must complete and pass Adult Telemetry Test via LMS (WorkRamp) 2 Fridays prior to start date
  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure
  • Failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation
• Other certifications:

  • BLS and ACLS must be current and issued by AHA
  • Renewal plans must be finalized by the 15th of the month prior to expiration
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within required timeframes; negative chest x-ray if history of positive TB test
• 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; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B: Completed vaccination series with positive titer or signed facility-specific declination form
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13)
• Other vaccines (e.g., Meningococcal) required if working in specific departments (not typically applicable for CVICU)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Passport-style photo required (no selfies, headwear only for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
• Completion of facility communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical or religious exemption forms for flu, MMR, Varicella vaccines as applicable

References & Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application required
• Annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with CVICU experience in Madison, WI. The role requires night shifts with 12-hour durations, working every other weekend and some holidays. Candidates must hold a Wisconsin RN license, have CVICU experience, and be certified in BLS and ACLS. Passing a facility-specific Telemetry test prior to start is mandatory. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance with facility-specific documentation are required. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.