Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,484 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2484

$500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Day shifts available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 or 48-hour contract options available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 1 to 2 holidays expected per contract
• No on-call responsibilities
• Cannot work more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per facility fatigue policy
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved
• 6-week scheduling cycle with schedule provided 1 to 2 weeks prior to start
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted if minimum experience requirements are met
• Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status
• Care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs and replacements, heart transplants, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS; CCRN preferred
• Must be competent in invasive line monitoring including Swan Ganz and arterial lines, pacemakers (epicardial and transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications including inotropes, vasopressors, sedation and paralytics, ventilator and trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with CV surgical equipment such as ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD preferred
• RN draws from invasive lines only; peripheral sticks not permitted
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• May float to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU, Sitter, or PACU Surge as needed
• 1-day orientation including 2 to 4 hours of nurse educator onboarding followed by preceptor time on unit
• Scrubs must be any solid color and professional; no graphics, logos, or designs permitted
• Free parking available with shuttle service for day shifts and attached parking structure for night shifts

Facility:

This large 933-bed facility is a Level II Trauma Center and Magnet Designated institution, reflecting its commitment to nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. The facility also holds designations as a Level III NICU and Comprehensive Stroke Center. The CVICU unit consists of 30 beds and is supported around the clock by a dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU-designated Respiratory Therapist, charge nurses, and HUC staff, ensuring comprehensive support for both patients and clinical staff.

Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is a vibrant lakeside city situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a rich blend of cultural attractions, world-class dining, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene. Known for its friendly Midwestern charm, Milwaukee provides an excellent quality of life with diverse neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and year-round events that make it an exciting place to live and 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 #64889795. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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