Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Facility: University Hospital (Magnet®-designated, ranked #1 in Wisconsin)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Evening/Night shifts
• 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend and some holidays
• No on-call required

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Must have completed 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Epic experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin nursing license or compact license from permanent address state
• BLS & ACLS certifications must be American Heart Association (AHA) issued
• Telemetry test pass required before starting
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP)

Job Description

• Join the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplant team on an acuity adaptable unit
• Provide specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac/thoracic surgeries, heart/lung transplants, and those with medical devices
• Deliver care combining technological expertise with patient and family-centered commitment
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs

Facility Requirements

• Permanent address must be within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available
• Facility is a leading teaching hospital and referral center

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification and diploma/transcript may be required depending on profession
• State-specific caregiver screening (Wisconsin BID form) required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening required for clinical candidates (standard 9-panel)
• Physical exam and immunizations per facility standards (including TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemptions)
• Telemetry pass/fail testing with remediation process for those in telemetry-required specialties
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing for telemetry
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Various medical exemption forms for vaccines accepted with approval process

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry exams (Adult and Pediatric) required and must be passed with specific criteria (80% overall, 100% lethal rhythms)
• Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing for certain specialties (e.g., Laboratory, Dialysis)

Additional Notes

• Floating is expected; traveler may be reassigned to different units if primary unit no longer has need
• Facility requires strict adherence to certification renewal timelines and documentation uploads
• Facility-specific forms and compliance documents must be completed timely to maintain eligibility

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with CVICU and cardiothoracic surgery background seeking a travel contract in a top-ranked hospital with specialized patient care and advanced technology.