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 Description

• Work schedule: Day/Night shifts, 8 or 12 hours (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required, some holidays, no on-call
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience required
• Experience with 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 Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in CVICU
• Minimum years of experience: 1 year CVICU experience within the last year
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Testing

• Telemetry testing (Adult or Pediatric depending on unit) required before start and annually thereafter
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start date

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county, nationwide, and sex offender searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire and monthly thereafter
• Education verification as applicable
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
• Physical exam (Aya standard) recommended but not facility required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing and questionnaire required and updated annually
• Proof of immunizations or 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 working in Microbiology (within 5 years)

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses with strong critical care skills, familiarity with advanced cardiovascular equipment, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a high-acuity environment.