Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Position ID: P-755092

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

$2,611.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CVICU experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation
• Some holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required, preferably within the past 12 months

Requirements

• Active RN license (WI or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the CVICU specialty
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• CVICU experience required
• Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
• Skilled in cardiovascular monitoring including CVP, epicardial pacing wire care, sheath removal, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and infection prevention/isolation precautions

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to CVICU patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterization/intervention
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment, including identification of lethal rhythms and heart block recognition
• Two exam attempts allowed; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• This is a Magnet-designated, top-ranked hospital serving as a leading teaching institution and referral center
• First-time travelers are not specified as accepted for this role