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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location

Madison, Wisconsin

Employment Type

Travel/Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts
Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week)
Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts per week)
Every other weekend required
Some holidays required
No on-call duties

Unit Specialty

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Required Experience and Skills

CVICU experience required
Experience and knowledge of NextStage Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration (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 and Certifications

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

Testing and Competency Requirements

Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric depending on assignment) with strict passing criteria:
- Minimum 80% overall score
- 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
- 100% on 3rd degree heart block questions (for adult telemetry)
Candidates allowed up to 3 attempts with remediation required after 2nd failure
Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Education verification as applicable

Background and Compliance Requirements

Background check within 90 days prior to start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and BID Form (state-mandated)
Employment application required
Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
Drug screening per Vaya standard (clinical candidates)
Physical exam (must meet Aya standard, not facility required)
Various health documents including:
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray with TB questionnaire (updated annually)
- Immunizations or exemptions for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, and others as required by facility policy
Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing

Additional Notes

Photo for badge must be submitted prior to start (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
Medical or religious exemptions for vaccines require facility-specific forms and approvals
Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually during flu season (September to April)
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Requirements/Qualifications

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

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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