Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,773 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,773 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified CVICU RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53792!

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour rotations (1900-0730), every other weekend, some holidays, no call

Highlights:

• 27-bed Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU specializing in cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients
• Care for complex patient populations including CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, heart and lung transplants, and thoracic surgery patients
• Epic charting system with 24 hours of orientation provided
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and physical therapy
• Patient ratios of 1-2 ICU patients (occasionally 3 general care patients based on acuity)
• Magnet-designated facility recognized as a leading teaching and referral center

Requirements:

• Active Wisconsin or Compact State RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in specialty area (within last 3 years)
• Current CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NxStage CVVH/CRRT machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% overall score)
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from facility location

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Post-cardiac surgery management (directly from OR and step-down)
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring including pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, and CVP monitoring
• Mechanical circulatory support devices: IABP, Impella, LVAD/RVAD, ECMO
• CVVHD/CRRT (NxStage system), ventilator management, and care of ventilated patients
• Cardiac drip and vasoactive medication titration
• Central line and PICC line management, epicardial pacing wire care
• Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Blood product administration, continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• Experience with CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR procedures
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases

Unit Environment:

• Dynamic 27-bed ICU with all private rooms capable of ICU-level care
• Daily census of 26 patients across adult and geriatric populations
• Team-based approach with 2 Care Team Leaders (charge RNs), 1 Rapid Response Nurse, and 16 direct care RNs per shift
• Supported by 3-4 nursing assistants and unit clerk coverage
• Frequent planned and emergent procedures with robust charge and resource nurse support
• Patient diagnoses include STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, arrhythmia management, aortic dissection repair, and transplant care
• Floating to other units as needed based on facility requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a prestigious Magnet-designated facility recognized as a top-ranked hospital and leading referral center. This cardiovascular ICU offers exceptional professional growth through exposure to advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, cutting-edge mechanical support technologies, and complex transplant care. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering technologically expert care while maintaining a positive focus on patient and family needs in a supportive, resource-rich environment.

About Revolution Healthcare Services

At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A

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