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Registered Nurse - CVICU (Wisconsin, Madison)

Job Type

Travel / Contract

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift Details

Night shifts
12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
Every other weekend
Some holidays
No on-call required

Specialty & Experience Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
CVICU experience 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 Telemetry test prior to start

Licensure & Certifications Required

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

Testing & Competency Requirements

Telemetry test (pass required before start)
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable

Immunizations & Health Requirements

Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination form if applicable
Varicella vaccination or positive titer or approved exemption
MMR vaccination or positive titers or approved exemption
TB testing (negative TB test or chest x-ray and TB questionnaire)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof
Drug screening per standard requirements

Background & Compliance

Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county, nationwide, and sex offender checks
Education verification as applicable
Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state mandated)
Employment application required
Two clinical references within last 3 years (Aya standard)

Additional Notes

Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
Photo for badge required (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
Various facility-specific forms and waivers may be required for vaccine exemptions and communicable disease screening
Remediation courses and multiple attempts allowed for Telemetry and Rhythm Interpretation testing; failure after third attempt results in contract cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs licensed in Wisconsin with strong critical care skills, especially those familiar with CVVH machines and cardiothoracic surgery environments. Night shift availability and ability to pass required competency and telemetry testing are essential.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
Minimum of 1 year CVICU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine

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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