Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Milwaukee, WI
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Position Overview

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility Type: 933-Bed, Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-Designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Unit: CVICU (7T) – 30 Beds
• Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift (1900–0700) | 36 Hours/Week
• Schedule Cycle: 6-week schedule (released 1–2 weeks prior)
• Interview Process: SimpliFi Clinical Interview Required

Compensation & Logistics

• On-Call: None
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
• Holidays: 1–2 holidays per contract
• Requested Time Off (RTO): Up to 7 days pre-approved
• Fatigue Policy: Strictly enforces a maximum of 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
• Scrubs: Any solid, professional color (no graphics, logos, or designs).
• Parking: Free. Night shift utilizes the attached parking structure.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of ICU experience, including at least 1 year of dedicated CVICU experience.
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted if experience criteria are met.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required. CCRN is highly preferred.
• Systems: Profiled proficiency in EPIC EMR is required.

Clinical Profile & Skills

Common Diagnoses & Patient Types

• Cardiac: Immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, and epicardial/transvenous pacemakers.
• Thoracic: Fresh post-op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, and lobectomy.
• Vascular: Fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy.

Required Skillsets

• High proficiency in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, A-lines), chest tubes, ventilator/trach management, and advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Mastery of cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics).
• Line Draws: RNs must draw out of invasive lines; phlebotomy handles peripheral sticks.
• Preferred Surgical Experience: ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD.

Staffing Ratios

• RN: 1:1 to 1:2 for regular ICU status; up to 1:3 for mixed status.
• Tech: 1:8–10

Department Support & Technology

• 24/7 On-Site Providers: Dedicated CVICU Intensivist, General Intensivist, Hospitalist, and ICU-designated Respiratory Therapists. CT Surgeon is on call 24/7.
• Unit Support: Charge Nurse (rarely takes a patient assignment) and HUC available 24/7.
• Monitoring: Bedside and nurse station telemetry (no separate tele tech).
• Hardware: Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis Medication Dispensing.

Floating & Orientation

• Orientation: 1 Day total (includes 2–4 hours of NEO with a supervisor/educator, followed by 1-on-1 unit orientation with a preceptor).
• Floating Requirements: Must be willing to float to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), PACU Surge, or function as a Sitter.

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