Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Position ID: P-751400

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

$2,504.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year in CVICU and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• 30-bed CVICU within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center facility
• Patient population includes post-op cardiac cases (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular cases (AAA repair, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
• RN patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio of 1:8-10
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, with 36 or 48-hour contracts available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 1-2 holidays per contract required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), sitter duties, and PACU surge
• 6-week schedule cycle with schedule provided 1-2 weeks in advance
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors used on the unit

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
• Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• Support team includes charge nurse, 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU Intensivist, on-call CT Surgeon, onsite Hospitalist, General Intensivist, and ICU-designated RT
• Bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring used, with no dedicated tele tech
• Phlebotomy team assists with peripheral blood draws; RNs draw from invasive lines only
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of NEO with a supervisor or nurse educator, followed by preceptor-supported unit orientation
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available, including shuttle service for day shift and an attached parking structure for night shift
• Up to 7 days of requested time off can be approved per contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if minimum experience requirements are met
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12