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

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, rotating day and night

  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays
• No on-call duties

Required Experience & Skills

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start (specific to this facility)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) must be completed and passed before starting
• Telemetry test is assigned via the facility’s LMS platform with strict passing criteria:

  • Minimum 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
  • 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including:

  • Social Security Number trace
  • County and nationwide criminal history
  • Sex offender registry check
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check (BID form) and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: Negative IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or documented immunity required 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)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof required
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology (not typical for RN role)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
• Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical or religious exemption forms for vaccines must follow facility approval process

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (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)