Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Madison, Wisconsin

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Madison, WI
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility: University Hospital (Magnet®-designated, ranked #1 in Wisconsin)
• Shift: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and/or 1900-0730)
• Schedule: Every other weekend, some holidays, no on-call required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplant team
• Acuity adaptable unit caring for patients requiring specialized care for:

  • Cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures
  • Heart and/or lung transplants
  • Various medical devices

Experience & Skills Required

• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Minimum of 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Epic electronic health record experience required (preferably within 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 required (American Heart Association only)
• Telemetry test pass required before starting assignment

Facility & Assignment Details

• Must live within 50 miles of the primary work site
• Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations based on staffing needs
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available

Compliance & Credentialing 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 required for RN (Associate degree or higher)
• State-specific caregiver screening and BID form required for Wisconsin
• Drug screening required per standard (not required annually)
• Physical exam collected to meet agency standard (not facility required)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Varicella vaccination or titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (annual requirement)
  • Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry exams (Adult and Pediatric) required and must be passed prior to start or during orientation
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing if working in Laboratory or Dialysis
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific requirements (passport-style, no selfies, solid background)
• Facility requires strict adherence to certification renewals and documentation submission deadlines
• Floating and shift flexibility expected due to staffing needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a top-ranked, Magnet®-designated hospital with a specialized cardiothoracic and transplant patient population. Candidates must meet rigorous clinical experience, licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.