CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse - CVICU (Madison, WI) Travel/Contract Position

Job Details

• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night, 8 or 12-hour shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
• Schedule: Every other weekend, some holidays, no call

Unit/Specialty

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred

Required Experience

• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required
• Must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience
• Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine
• BLS and ACLS certifications issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years
• Education verification as applicable
• State-specific caregiver screening (Wisconsin BID Form) required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • Other vaccines as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)
• Physical exam (must meet agency standard, not facility required)
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing for telemetry

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry pass/fail testing required prior to start and annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Rhythm interpretation remediation required if second attempt at telemetry test is failed

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no headwear except religious/medical)
• No call required for this position
• Some holidays required

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong telemetry and arrhythmia skills, comfortable working rotating day/night shifts in a critical care environment.