Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within a Level II Trauma Center that is Magnet designated and features a comprehensive stroke center. This critical care role involves working in a dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a focus on advanced cardiac patient management. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position involves providing specialized nursing care to post-operative cardiac and vascular patients in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours (0700-1900 or 1900-0700)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience; Wisconsin license; Certifications: CCRN preferred; Additional skills include invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications, ventilator and tracheostomy management, cardiac rhythm interpretation. EPIC experience is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification, experience with specific cardiovascular surgical procedures (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD).
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with rotation every third weekend; no on-call requirement; schedule cycle is 6 weeks, with 1-2 weeks advanced notice.
• Additional Information: Weekend rotation every third shift; no on-call duty; approved RTO up to 7 days; adheres to a fatigue policy limiting work to 60 hours weekly and no more than 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts; unit uses EPIC electronic medical records; scrubs of any solid, professional color are permitted; free parking available, with shuttle service during the day and attached parking structure at night; orientation includes 1 day of facility orientation plus 2-4 hours with a supervisor or nurse educator, followed by placement with a preceptor.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279236. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus