Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Madison, WI
Alliance Services, Inc.
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $0.00

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour evening/night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend rotation required with some holiday coverage
• No on-call responsibilities
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in specialty required within the last 3 years
• Travel experience required
• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NxStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Charting system experience required using Epic
• Patient ratio of 2-3 patients per nurse; may be assigned up to 3 general care patients when acuity is low
• Travelers are required to float as needed
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with a passing score of 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license
• Required skills include: arterial line management, central line care/management, CVVHD/CRRT, epicardial pacing wire care and management, ventilator management, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, LVAD/RVAD, post cardiac surgery care, blood product administration, and care of ventilated patients
• Special equipment experience required: CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, HM3 LVAD, ECMO, and Zoll Thermoguard

Facility:

This Magnet-designated facility is ranked the number one hospital in Wisconsin and is considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. The cardiovascular and cardiothoracic ICU is a dynamic unit featuring 27 private rooms, each capable of ICU-level care. The unit specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients, including CABG, valve repair and replacement, aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, LVAD, heart transplant, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and arrhythmia management. The nursing team is well supported with charge RNs, a rapid response nurse, nursing assistants, and a unit clerk, along with interdisciplinary support from IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more.

Location:

Madison, WI

Madison is a vibrant and highly livable city situated between two beautiful lakes, offering a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent dining, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. As home to the University of Wisconsin, the city combines a dynamic academic atmosphere with a strong sense of community, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support