Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,448 per week

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2448

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every third weekend rotation required
• 1 to 2 holidays expected per contract
• No on-call responsibilities
• RTO approval of up to 7 days permitted
• 6-week schedule cycle with schedule provided 1 to 2 weeks prior to start
• Fatigue policy in effect - cannot work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
• Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status
• Care for cardiac patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, and pacemakers
• Care for thoracic surgery patients including post-op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, and lobectomy
• Care for vascular patients including post-op AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy
• Must be competent in invasive line monitoring including Swan Ganz and a-lines, pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac medications, ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with CV surgical support such as ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD preferred
• CCRN certification preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
• RN draws from invasive lines only; peripheral sticks not permitted
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis; monitors: GE
• May float to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU, Sitter, or PACU Surge
• 1 day of orientation including 2 to 4 hours of nurse educator onboarding followed by unit preceptorship
• Scrubs must be any solid color, professional - no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available with shuttle service during days and attached parking structure during nights

Facility:

This facility is a Level II Trauma Center and Magnet Designated hospital with 933 beds, offering a wide range of specialized services. The facility features a Level III NICU and serves as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting its commitment to advanced patient care. The CVICU unit consists of 30 beds and is supported around the clock by dedicated intensivists, CT surgeons, hospitalists, and respiratory therapists, providing a highly collaborative and well-resourced environment for clinical staff.

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is a vibrant lakeside city situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a rich blend of cultural attractions, world-class dining, and a thriving arts scene. With its diverse neighborhoods, professional sports teams, and easy access to outdoor recreational activities, Milwaukee provides an exciting and dynamic environment for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy life outside of work.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support

Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID #63137711. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services is a woman-owned, minority-owned, nurse-owned, and veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in West Bend, serving Milwaukee, Southeast WI, and other areas in the Midwest and across the country. Our company was founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse determined to provide cost-effective staffing services to healthcare systems and offer competitive pay, flexibility, and outstanding benefits to her fellow nurses.

Since then, Alliance has grown exponentially. Today, we service many of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare systems and employ hundreds of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, CBRF-certified professionals, and many more. We’re not just an RN job placement agency or a travel RN company – we’re a true partner to the candidates we work with, as well as the hospitals and care facilities we staff for.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. At Alliance, you’re not just a number, you’re a valued member of our extended family.

We’re different from your average healthcare employment agency. Our company’s core values – which we live and work by every day – help set us apart.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

We take ownership of our actions, decisions, and commitments. By holding ourselves and our professionals accountable, we not only ensure the highest standards in healthcare staffing, but also build a foundation of trust with our professionals and healthcare partners. 

HONESTY & COMMUNICATION:

We prioritize transparent and open lines of communication to seamlessly connect healthcare professionals with assignments that match their skill sets and preferences. By fostering clear and timely exchanges, we enhance collaboration, build trust, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.

COMPASSION:

Compassion is the heartbeat of our service. We approach every interaction with kindness, understanding and genuine care. This inspires our healthcare professionals to do the same, fostering a patient-centered and ethical approach to healthcare.

JOY IN SERVICE:

Our dedicated team takes care of the administrative aspects so our healthcare professionals and facilities can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional patient care and finding clinical fulfillment and joy in their work. Our professionals love what they do.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus