Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $3,743 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $3,743 per week
Shift Information: 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU – Wisconsin

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend, some holidays, no call required. Four 12-hour shifts per week available. Blocked weekend scheduling options available based on preference.

Highlights:

• Join a 27-bed Cardiothoracic ICU caring for cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients in a Magnet-designated, Trauma Level I facility
• Patient ratio of 1-2 patients (occasionally 3 general care patients when acuity is low); 24 hours of orientation provided
• Work with a dynamic team including 2 Charge RNs, 1 Rapid Response Nurse, 16 direct care RNs, and comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy
• Epic charting system; experience with NxStage CVVH machine required
• Care for patients post-CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, heart and lung transplants, thoracic surgery, and complex cardiac conditions
• Access to advanced technology including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, and Zoll Thermoguard equipment

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Wisconsin or Compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in CVICU required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of NxStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area strongly preferred
• Must successfully pass telemetry examination prior to start date with strict passing criteria: 100% identification of lethal rhythms, no incorrect answers on 3rd degree heart blocks, and 80% overall passing score
• Proficiency in Epic charting required
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must reside 50 miles or more from facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a premier Magnet-designated academic medical center ranked as Wisconsin's top hospital and recognized as one of the nation's leading teaching institutions. You'll be part of an exceptionally well-supported team with dedicated charge nurses, rapid response resources, and comprehensive interdisciplinary collaboration, all while caring for a diverse and complex patient population utilizing cutting-edge cardiac and transplant technologies. The unit's commitment to both technological excellence and compassionate patient-centered care creates an ideal environment for professional growth and meaningful clinical impact.

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