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CVICU Registered Nurse

Overview

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Schedule

Shifts: Day (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM) or Night (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM), 8- and 12-hour shifts, mostly 12-hour shifts
Hours: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Weekends and holidays: Every other weekend and some holidays
On-call: No call
Scheduling options: 4x12s or blocked weekends, if the traveler prefers

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Wisconsin
CVICU (2 years of experience)
CVICU experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine
Passing score on a telemetry test before start

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Background checks: Completed within 90 days before the start date. Includes a 7-year history search, a nationwide sex offender search, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring after hire.
Wisconsin requirements: BID form and Wisconsin Caregiver Screening, both completed within 90 days of start.
Licensure and verification: State license primary source verification within 30 days of start, and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
Drug screen: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray, plus a TB questionnaire updated annually.
Vaccinations: Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella documentation (2 doses, positive titers, or approved medical or religious exemptions). Hepatitis B vaccination series with titer, or a facility declination form, if providing direct patient care.
Flu: Vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season (September 21 to April 13). Free flu clinics are available onsite.
Other: Employment application, two clinical references from the last 3 years, and an annual skills checklist.

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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