Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, location is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs) for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) position. Candidates will provide specialized care for post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including those with complex hemodynamic monitoring and invasive procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Position: ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Critical Care RN for CVICU in Milwaukee, WI
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (0700-1900 or 1900-0700), on a 6-week schedule cycle; schedule received 1-2 weeks prior
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience; Wisconsin RN license; Certifications: CCRN preferred; Additional Skills: Competent in invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, arterial lines), pacemaker management (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, cardiac rhythm interpretation; EPIC EMR experience; preferred CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD); Will accept first-time travelers meeting criteria.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification
• Additional Information: Orientation consists of 1 day of facility and unit training plus 2-4 hours of New Employee Orientation with a supervisor or nurse educator. After orientation, placement on the unit with a preceptor. Weekend rotations occur every third weekend. No on-call requirement. Limited holiday coverage (1-2 per contract). RTO approval up to 7 days.
• Float: Float rotation may be required for Emergency Department holding, other ICU units (M ICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (ratio 1:3), or Sitter coverage.
• Support within Department: Includes charge nurse, 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, CT surgeon, hospitalist onsite, general intensivist, ICU-Designated Respiratory Therapist, bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring.
• Technology/Equipment: EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, unit-specific equipment.

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 #1278593. 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