Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,440 per week

TalentBurst, 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Title: RN CVICU
Location: Milwaukee WI
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift 12hr Night Shift (36) Shift Information 1900-0700SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No Yes
On Call, Call Back Requirements None
Weekend Rotation Every 3rd weekend
Holiday Requirements 1-2 per contract
Floating Requirements ED Holding (board patients waiting for an inpatient bed); Other ICU's (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU); MSU (Ratio-1:3); Sitter; PACU Surge

Facility Highlights

• 933-bed Level II Trauma Center
• Magnet Designated
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III NICU

Unit Overview

• 30-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• First-time travelers accepted with required experience
• Experience Required:
  • Minimum 3 years of ICU experience
  • At least 1 year of recent CVICU experience

Patient Population

Care for high-acuity cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients, including:

• Immediate post-op CABG
• TAVR/TMVR
• Valve repairs and replacements
• Heart transplants
• Epicardial & transvenous pacemakers
• Esophagectomy
• Pneumonectomy
• Lobectomy
• AAA repair
• TEVAR
• Carotid endarterectomy

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• 1:1 (critical patients)
• 1:2 (standard ICU)
• 1:3 (mixed acuity)
• Tech ratio: 1:8–10

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• CCRN preferred

Required Skills

Candidates must be proficient with:

• Swan-Ganz and arterial line monitoring
• Chest tubes
• Epicardial and transvenous pacemakers
• Ventilator and tracheostomy management
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, and paralytics
• Drawing blood from invasive lines (no peripheral sticks)
• EPIC EMR

Preferred Experience

• ECMO
• CVVH/CRRT
• IABP
• VAD/LVAD

Unit Support

• Dedicated CVICU Intensivist (24/7)
• CT Surgeon on call (24/7)
• General Intensivist (24/7)
• Hospitalist (24/7)
• ICU Respiratory Therapist (24/7)
• Charge Nurse (rarely takes patients)
• HUC available 24/7
• Phlebotomy support for peripheral blood draws

Equipment & EMR

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating

May float to:

• ED Holding
• Medical ICU (MICU)
• Surgical ICU (SICU)
• Cardiac ICU (CICU)
• Neuro ICU
• Medical-Surgical Unit (1:3 ratio)
• PACU Surge
• Sitter assignments

Orientation

• 1-day orientation
• 2–4 hours of new employee orientation with supervisor/nurse educator
• Unit orientation with a preceptor

Scheduling

• 36 hours/week
• 12-hour nights (7 PM–7 AM)
• Every 3rd weekend
• No call
• 1–2 holidays per contract
• Up to 7 days RTO may be approved
• 6-week scheduling cycle

Fatigue Policy
Staff, including travelers, may not work:

• More than 60 hours per week
• More than five consecutive 12-hour shifts

Additional Information

• Professional solid-color scrubs (no logos or graphics)
• Free parking
  • Days: Shuttle from remote lot (1–2 blocks away)
  • Nights: Attached parking structure

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-19658. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN CVICU

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.