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

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), 3 shifts per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) during evening/night shifts.
• Every other weekend and some holidays required; no on-call duties.
• 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 before starting.

Required Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum CVICU experience (critical care specialty) required (implied 1+ year typical for CVICU roles).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Must pass facility-specific Telemetry test prior to start.
• Basic Arrhythmia knowledge mandatory.

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including multi-location search for past 7 years.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated).
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements.
• Physical exam (per agency standard, not facility-mandated).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TB test or chest X-ray with questionnaire (annual updates required).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if declining.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season).
  • Other vaccines/declinations as applicable (e.g., Meningococcal if working in specific departments).

Testing & Competency Exams

• Telemetry testing:

  • Adult Telemetry Test (WorkRamp LMS) required, must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start and updated annually.
  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts with remediation after 2nd failure; failure after 3rd attempt results in contract cancellation.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing acknowledgment required.

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Safety Manual.
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin, working night shifts with a focus on cardiovascular critical care. Candidates must have CVICU experience, be proficient with the NextStage CVVH machine, and have strong telemetry and arrhythmia skills validated by passing a facility-specific telemetry exam. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and competency testing is mandatory.