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Job Opportunity: Cardio Thoracic ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

Night shifts, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Every other weekend required
Some holidays required
No on-call duties

Unit & Specialty Requirements

Experience in Cardiothoracic ICU (CVICU) required
Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred
Basic Arrhythmia experience required
Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start

Required Licenses & Certifications

Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Testing & Competencies

Telemetry test (Adult Telemetry Test via LMS) with strict passing criteria:
- Minimum 80% overall score
- 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
- Correct answers on all 3rd degree heart block questions
Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Annual skills checklist required

Background & Compliance Requirements

Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years
Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID form required
Education verification as applicable
Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
Physical exam (to meet agency standard)
Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test with documentation
Annual TB questionnaire
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions accepted
Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination form
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof (if applicable)
Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if working in Microbiology)

Additional Notes

Two clinical references within the last 3 years required (agency standard)
Employment application required
Orientation includes acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
Facility-specific forms and immunization waivers may be required depending on exemptions

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

Facility

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

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Short Term Acute Care
603 beds

ADDRESS600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792

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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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