CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,488/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Cardiovascular ICU Nurse or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Shifts: Day or Night, 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30)
- Schedule: Every other weekend, some holidays, no on-call required
- Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- Experience: Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
- Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience and knowledge of NextStage Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration (CVVH) machine
Compliance and Screening Requirements
- Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
- Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start
- Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
- Education verification as applicable
- Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility required)
- Immunizations and health documents:
- TB test or chest X-ray with questionnaire
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers, with medical/religious exemptions accepted
- Varicella vaccination or titer, with exemptions accepted
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually during flu season)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
- Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)
Testing and Competency Exams
- Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) with strict passing criteria:
- Minimum 80% overall score
- 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
- 100% in heart block questions (for adult test)
- Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation required after 2nd failure
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Annual skills checklist required
Additional Requirements
- Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
- Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail telemetry testing
- References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
- Employment application required
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
- No bill rate or pay information included
- Telemetry test is a mandatory prerequisite for clearance to start
- This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment duration
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
2 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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