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

Job Opportunity: Cardio Thoracic ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), 3 shifts per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Cardiothoracic ICU (CVICU) with night shifts and every other weekend coverage; some holidays required, no on-call.
• Experience required with Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Must have experience and knowledge of NextStage Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration (CVVH) machine.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass a Telemetry test prior to start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience within the last year.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Arrhythmia experience.

Testing and Competency Requirements

• Must pass facility-specific Telemetry test (Adult Telemetry Test via LMS platform) with:

  • Minimum 80% overall score.
  • 100% accuracy in lethal rhythms and 3rd degree heart block questions.
• Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failed attempt. Failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation.
• Telemetry test must be completed within the same calendar year and prior to start date.
• Additional competency exams as applicable to profession and specialty.

Licensure and Background Checks

• Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening required prior to start.
• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide sex offender search.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers.
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
• Other vaccines or declinations as required by department or facility policy.

Additional Compliance and Documentation

• Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility required).
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing policies.
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually.
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but CVICU experience is required (implies ICU-level experience).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse to work night shifts in a Cardiothoracic ICU in Wisconsin. Candidates must have CVICU experience, be proficient with the NextStage CVVH machine, hold a Wisconsin RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Passing a rigorous Telemetry test is mandatory before starting. Compliance with extensive background, health, and immunization requirements is required.

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