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: Night shifts, 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend, some holidays, no on-call required
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Experience Required:

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

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)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year CVICU experience within the last year
• American Heart Association ACLS certification
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, nationwide and county-level searches, sex offender registry, and education verification as applicable
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form (state-mandated)
• Drug screening per clinical standards
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
  • Other vaccines as required by department or state regulations
• Physical exam (to meet agency standards)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Telemetry testing and competency exams as required, with remediation process for failed attempts

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required testing and documentation prior to start date
• Telemetry test must be completed and passed within the same calendar year and cannot expire during the contract
• Remediation courses are available for telemetry test failures, with a maximum of three attempts allowed
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses with strong telemetry and critical care skills seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin.