CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Night, 12-hour shifts

  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Every other weekend, some holidays, no on-call required
• Start Dates: Multiple start dates available in April and May 2026

Required Experience & Skills

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required
• Must pass Telemetry test prior to start

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry pass/fail testing required before start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication with remediation process if needed

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and sex offender searches
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state-mandated)
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required to meet standard (not required annually)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (must meet agency standard)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination form)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• Completion of facility-specific forms including communicable disease and caregiver screening forms
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing policies
• Pass/Fail Testing for EKG and Medication competency

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and documentation prior to start.
• Remediation courses and multiple attempts allowed for Telemetry and related competency exams, with contract cancellation after three failed attempts.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses licensed in Wisconsin who are comfortable with critical care technology and telemetry monitoring, and who seek a travel contract opportunity with structured shifts and comprehensive compliance requirements.