Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,265 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care for post-operative heart patients, individuals experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and cardiogenic shock. Candidates are required to bring their Wisconsin RN license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Position: Cardiac ICU RN
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
• Shift: 12-hour nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours Per Week: 36
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certificate, Wisconsin RN License, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support). Candidates with CCRN certification are preferred. Minimum of 2 years of cardiac experience, with skills in handling Swan-Ganz catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs).
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week, with every other holiday and every 2-3 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) scheduled.
• Float: Float to all inpatient units as needed, including critical care and acute care clusters.
• Additional Information: The unit is a 12-bed CICU primarily caring for post-op hearts, patients with AMI, and cardiogenic shock. Procedures include frequent cardioversions, line placements, and ventilator management. The patient ratio is 2:1 for CRRT and 1:1 for Impella support. Candidates should be resilient, capable of managing change, and able to work independently. Scrub colors are flexible.
• Unit Notes: GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation. Travelers have guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1280600. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus