Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,543 Per Week In Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – Wisconsin
Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating day (0700-1930) and night (1900-0730) schedules. Every other weekend required. Some holiday coverage. No call.

Highlights:


- Work in a 27-bed dynamic Cardiothoracic ICU within a Magnet-designated, Trauma Level I facility ranked as Wisconsin's #1 hospital
- Specialized patient population including CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart and lung transplants, LVAD, ECMO, and complex cardiac surgical cases
- Patient ratios of 1-2 patients (occasionally 3 for lower acuity general care patients)
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
- Epic charting system with 24 hours of orientation provided
- Advanced equipment experience including CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO


Requirements:


- Active Wisconsin RN license or Compact license
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in CVICU specialty
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- CVICU experience required with demonstrated competency in advanced cardiovascular critical care
- Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
- Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, 80% overall score)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered


Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized teaching hospital as part of a highly skilled team caring for some of the most complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients. This Magnet-designated facility offers exceptional resources, including two charge RNs and a rapid response nurse per shift to support direct care staff, ensuring you have the backup needed to navigate challenging clinical situations. You'll gain valuable experience with cutting-edge technology and advanced cardiac procedures while contributing to outstanding patient outcomes in a collaborative, supportive environment focused on excellence in specialty care.



Skills:

Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Critical Care, Epic Systems, Hospital, Intensive Care, Leading Edge Technology, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel



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