Cardiovascular Operating Room RN
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Madison, Wisconsin

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Facility Type: Magnet®-designated university hospital, ranked #1 in Wisconsin and a leading teaching/referral center
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 17 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening shifts, 12 hours each
• Monday to Friday with some variation
• Typical shifts: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, with potential shifts from 9:40 AM - 10:10 PM
• Weekday and weekend call responsibilities

Unit Description

• Tier 2: Cardiac
• Requires experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area (acuity level 3 or above)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Experience specifically in Cardiothoracic Surgery or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact license from permanent state of residence
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications required, American Heart Association (AHA) only

Transportation & Parking

• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available (bus, park & ride, private parking)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and caregiver screening (WI Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start)
• Drug screening per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
• Education verification and diploma/transcript as applicable
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Various competency exams including medication/pharmacology competency
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/medication and telemetry exams (adult and pediatric as applicable)
• Signed acknowledgments for orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no headwear except religious/medical)
• Health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within required timeframes)
  • Immunizations or exemptions for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Meningococcal vaccines
  • Physical exam (per Aya standard)
• Facility-specific forms such as BID form (Wisconsin state mandated), communicable disease form, flu exemption forms (medical/religious), and others as required

Additional Notes

• Strict testing and remediation process for telemetry exams with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require facility or agency approval
• Facility requires ongoing monthly monitoring for certain background checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific credentialing and compliance requirements prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery experience seeking a travel contract in a top-ranked academic hospital setting with a structured orientation and compliance process.