Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position at a Magnet-designated academic medical center in Madison, WI, requiring CVICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) in a Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital and major referral center in Madison, WI
• Acuity adaptable unit caring for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries, heart and/or lung transplants, and requiring specialized medical devices
• NextStage CVVH machine is utilized on this unit
• Epic EMR is used; experience required, preferably within the last 12 months
• Rotating day and night shifts available: days 7:00–19:30 and nights 19:00–7:30 (3x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Some holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Travelers are first to float and may be scheduled across multiple units or locations based on staffing needs

Requirements

• Active WI RN license or compact RN license from permanent address state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
• CVICU experience required
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine required
• Basic arrhythmia/telemetry experience required; candidates must pass a telemetry test prior to starting
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and/or an acuity adaptable unit preferred
• Permanent address must be located more than 50 miles from the primary work site to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries, transplants, and procedures requiring advanced medical devices
• Deliver care with a balance of technological expertise and patient- and family-centered communication
• Work as an integral part of the Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplant team on an acuity adaptable unit
• If the primary department no longer has a staffing need, shifts will be reassigned to another department for the duration of the contract
• Parking on-site requires a permit through UW Transportation; bus, park-and-ride, and private parking options are also available