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

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Wisconsin, Madison)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shifts: Day and Night, 12-hour shifts

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays
• No on-call required

Unit & Specialty Requirements

• Experience in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 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

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 Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – CVICU
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but CVICU experience is required (implies relevant critical care experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) with strict passing criteria:

  • Minimum 80% overall score
  • 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
  • 100% correct on 3rd degree heart block questions
• Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation required after 2nd failed attempt
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including nationwide and Wisconsin caregiver screening
• Education verification as applicable
• Employment application required
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
• Wisconsin BID form (state-mandated) must be completed and validated
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry testing

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer (history of chickenpox not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if declining
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
• Other vaccines or declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal for certain departments)
• Drug screening per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (no selfies, headwear only for religious/medical reasons)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical or religious exemption forms for flu, MMR, Varicella vaccines if applicable
• Completion of UW Health Rhythm Interpretation Course if remediation required after telemetry test failures

Additional Notes

• Physical exam not required by facility but collected to meet Aya standard
• Fit mask completed onsite; no copy required
• Drug testing required for clinical candidates, pharmacy department candidates have additional requirements

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / 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
• Telemetry experience

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong telemetry and arrhythmia skills, comfortable working 12-hour shifts on a travel contract in Wisconsin.