CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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Job info
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Evening/Night shifts
- 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
- Every other weekend required
- Some holidays required
- No on-call duties
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 a Telemetry test prior to start
Licensure & Certifications
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Required Testing & Competencies
- Telemetry test (pass/fail) required before starting
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Annual skills checklist required
- Background checks and education verifications as per standard requirements
- Various facility-specific compliance documents and acknowledgments required
Immunizations & Health Requirements
- Proof of immunizations or approved exemptions for:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination form)
- Influenza (annual vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption)
- Tuberculosis screening (negative TB test or chest X-ray)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one adult Tdap)
- Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)
- Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols
Additional Requirements
- Completion of Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening prior to start
- Physical exam within 1 year (to meet agency standard)
- Passport-style photo for badge issuance
- References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years required
- 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)
- Basic Arrhythmia experience
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
4 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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