CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other weekend, some holidays, no call
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting.
• Must have experience with NextStage Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration (CVVH) machine.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas is preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia experience required; must pass a 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.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Arrhythmia experience.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Wisconsin BID Form and Caregiver Screening required prior to start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Physical exam (to meet agency standard, not facility required).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers; medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer; medical or religious exemptions allowed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if declining.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof as applicable.
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in specific departments.

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) must be completed and passed prior to start and updated annually.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge required with remediation process for failures.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.

Additional Notes

• Night shift with 48 hours per week (4 shifts of 12 hours).
• Every other weekend and some holiday shifts required; no on-call duties.
• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (passport-style, no selfies, solid background).
• References: Two clinical references within the last 3 years required per agency standard.
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills, comfortable working night shifts in a high-acuity environment.