Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) located in Madison, WI, is seeking a highly skilled registered nurse to join the specialized team in caring for cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients. This position involves working in a dynamic ICU environment, providing advanced patient care during and after complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.

Job Details

• Position Description: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts, working 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with every other weekend, some holidays, no call. Will consider 4x12s scheduling if traveler prefers. Will consider blocked weekends scheduling if traveler prefers. CVICU experience required. Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required.
• Required Qualifications: RN license required; ACLS and BLS certifications required; experience with adult patient telemetry interpretation and cardiac procedures; at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty; certification in ACLS and BLS.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, minimum 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Traveler will be required to pass telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. A telemetric exam will be needed with specific passing criteria, including identification of lethal rhythms and correct answers on heart block questions, with two attempts allowed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic surgical, transplant, or ICU care preferred.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, valid RN license.
• Other Requirements: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. Pass / Fail testing with strict criteria required prior to starting.

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