Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location

• Madison, Wisconsin

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend
• Some holidays
• No on-call required
• Average 36 hours per week

Unit / Specialty

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Required Experience & Skills

• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass a Telemetry test prior to start
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred

Required Licenses & Certifications

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

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Must pass facility-specific Telemetry test before starting
• Telemetry test must be completed annually and meet passing criteria (80% overall, 100% in lethal rhythms)
• Remediation and retesting allowed with strict guidelines; failure after third attempt results in contract cancellation

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form required
• Monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems after hire
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• Employment application and skills checklist (annual)
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses with strong telemetry and arrhythmia skills, who hold a Wisconsin RN license and current BLS/ACLS certifications, and who are comfortable working 12-hour shifts on a travel contract basis.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)