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Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shifts: 12-hour shifts, rotating day and night
- Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule includes every other weekend and some holidays
No on-call duties

Required Experience & Skills

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience required
Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable areas preferred

Required Licenses & Certifications

Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Must pass a Telemetry test prior to start (specific to this facility)

Testing & Competency Requirements

Telemetry test (Adult or Pediatric as applicable) must be completed and passed before starting
Telemetry test is assigned via the facility’s LMS platform with strict passing criteria:
- Minimum 80% overall score
- 100% in lethal rhythms subcategory
- 3 attempts allowed with remediation after 2nd failure
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Annual skills checklist required

Background & Compliance Requirements

Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including:
- Social Security Number trace
- County and nationwide criminal history
- Sex offender registry check
Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check (BID form) and Caregiver Screening required within 90 days of start
Education verification as applicable
Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines
References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years

Health & Immunization Requirements

Tuberculosis (TB) testing: Negative IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within required timeframes
Annual TB questionnaire required
Immunizations or documented immunity required for:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers
- Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented declination
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required annually during flu season)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof required
Meningococcal vaccine or declination required if working in Microbiology (not typical for RN role)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Telemetry Testing
Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
Medical or religious exemption forms for vaccines must follow facility approval process

Requirements / Qualifications

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

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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