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

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4 days)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (4 days)
• Every other weekend required
• Some holidays required
• No on-call duties

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

• Telemetry test (pass/fail) required before starting; annual renewal required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required
• Education verification as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

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

Documentation & Facility Specific 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 communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical or religious exemption forms for vaccines if applicable

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years required (Aya standard)
• Employment application required for all candidates
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong telemetry and arrhythmia skills, comfortable working 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule in a high-acuity cardiovascular setting.