Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,345/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for a full-time opportunity. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to cardiac and thoracic surgery patients within a Level II Trauma Center situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position offers a dynamic environment suited for professionals with a strong background in intensive care and cardiovascular procedures.
Job Details
- Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 1-year ICU experience, including at least 1-year CVICU experience, is required.
- Certifications and Education: BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory. CCRN certification is preferred. A valid nursing license is required.
- Schedule: Shift times are 12 hours, working days from 0700-1900 or nights from 1900-0700, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Handle invasive line monitoring procedures such as Swan Ganz, arterial lines, pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, and cardiac medications including inotropes and vasopressors. Provide ventilator and tracheostomy management and interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Preferred Skills: Competency in EPIC electronic medical record system, invasive line draws, and familiarity with cardiac surgical support such as ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes one day of facility and unit orientation, followed by placement on the unit with a preceptor. The assignment features a 6-week schedule with the possibility of scheduled time off and adherence to fatigue policies limiting weekly working hours.
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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