CVICU Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Evening/Night shifts
• 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend and some holidays
• No on-call required

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Required Licenses & Certifications

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

Required Testing & Competencies

• Telemetry pass/fail testing (Adult Annual Telemetry Test) required before start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace and nationwide search
• Education verification as applicable
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening within 90 days of start (state mandated)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Physical exam (must meet agency standard)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
  • Varicella vaccination or exemption
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination (if applicable)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies or headwear except religious/medical)
• Signed acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing
• Completion of facility-specific forms such as communicable disease and caregiver screening forms
• Completion of rhythm interpretation remediation course if second telemetry test attempt is failed

References & Documentation

• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard)
• Employment application required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year CVICU experience, with experience within the last year
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine
• Acknowledgement of Orientation Safety Manual
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing requirements
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication/Pharmacology competency exams

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required testing and documentation prior to start date.
• Contract start dates available: 4/20, 5/4, or 5/18/2026.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills, licensed in Wisconsin, seeking a travel contract opportunity with a focus on cardiothoracic and acuity adaptable care.