Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,773 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,773 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotation), 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, every other weekend, some holidays, no call required

Highlights:

• 27-bed cardiothoracic and cardiovascular ICU in a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated teaching facility
• Specialized patient population including post-CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ECMO, and cardiac medical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1-2 patients (occasionally 3 general care patients based on acuity)
• Epic charting system with 24 hours of orientation provided
• Strong interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and more
• Advanced technology experience required: NextStage CVVH/CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, Zoll Thermoguard

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (strict passing criteria apply)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
• Willingness to float as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a highly skilled nursing team in one of Wisconsin's premier cardiac and thoracic critical care units. This dynamic ICU environment offers exposure to complex cardiothoracic surgical cases, advanced mechanical support devices, and transplant patients, all within a Magnet-designated academic medical center. With strong charge nurse and resource support, you'll be part of a collaborative care team committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a fast-paced, technology-rich setting.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A