Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,345/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) nurse position is available in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized critical care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients in a Level II Trauma Center with advanced technology and dedicated support staff. The position offers a night shift schedule with flexible contracts of 36 or 48 weeks.
Job Details
- Position Type: ICU OH Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular, Milwaukee, WI
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience, valid BLS and ACLS certifications, EPIC experience, and current licensure.
- Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification, specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD).
- Responsibilities include managing invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Support within the Department: Charge nurse, 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, on-call CT surgeon, onsite hospitalist, and ICU designates.
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and unit-specific equipment.
- Orientation: 1 day of orientation plus 2-4 hours of NEO with supervisor/nurse educator; subsequent placement with a preceptor.
- Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation; 1-2 holiday assignments per contract; approval for up to 7 days of RTO; no on-call required; shift hours 0700-1900 or 1900-0700; 6-week schedule cycle.
- Additional Notes: Scrub color is solid and professional; free parking available; shuttle service for day shifts; attached parking structure for night shifts.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Milwaukee, WI
About
Milwaukee is the biggest city in Wisconsin and sits along the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. While it’s famous for its brewing traditions, with famous beer giants like Pabst and Miller based here, there's much more to do than enjoy a cold one. Milwaukee is a town that knows how to have fun, with a thriving music and art scene and the host of dozens of festivals every year. Summerfest is the biggest of all, spanning three weekends and boasting hundreds of acts at Henry Maier Festival Park on the lakefront. The East Downtown area slings the lake, and the Milwaukee River is the place to be when the sun is out, with visitors and locals enjoying days at the beaches, browsing art galleries, picnics in the parks, dining and entertainment.
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