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CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Wisconsin

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Madison, Wisconsin, as a travel critical care nurse caring for complex cardiac, cardiothoracic, and transplant patients. This onsite travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced CVICU RN seeking a collaborative healthcare team in a vibrant city known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Cardiac ICU
• Job Type: 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day or night shifts
• Shift Times: Days approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or nights approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage is required, including every other weekend and some holidays. Four 12-hour shifts and blocked-weekend scheduling may be considered based on preference.
• Call: No call required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: One to two patients, with assignments adjusted according to patient acuity and staffing needs
• Documentation: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the past 3 years, including recent CVICU or cardiac ICU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Trauma Level I experience
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Required experience with the NxStage CVVH/CRRT machine
• Strong experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex cardiac and vasoactive infusions
• Experience with cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac transplant, or an acuity-adaptable intensive care setting preferred
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and manage patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring and support
• Successful completion of a telemetry assessment before the start of the assignment
• Ability to float as needed and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity critical care environment

CVICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for patients recovering from CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, thoracic surgery, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Care for patients with heart or lung transplants, LVADs, IABPs, Impella devices, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, STEMI, NSTEMI, respiratory failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction.
• Manage ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery catheters, and epicardial pacing wires.
• Perform or assist with CRRT/CVVH, blood product administration, procedural sedation monitoring, 12-lead ECG acquisition, and emergency interventions.
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, paralytic, insulin, and other critical care infusions according to patient needs and established protocols.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, rapid response teams, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Support planned and emergent admissions, transfers, procedures, and transitions of care while maintaining accurate Epic documentation.
• Deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a leading critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.