Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,440 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,440 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified CVICU RN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201!

Travel RN – CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) – Night Shift

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Facility: Level II Trauma | Magnet | 933 Beds
Hours per day: 12.0
Days per week: 3
Total hours per week: 36

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit at a Magnet-designated facility. This role involves caring for complex post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Unit Details

• 30-bed CVICU
• Patient Ratios:
  • 1:1 (critical)
  • 1:2 (standard ICU)
  • 1:3 (mixed acuity)
• Strong 24/7 multidisciplinary support including intensivists, CT surgeons, RT, and charge nurse

Patient Population

• Cardiac: CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, pacemakers
• Thoracic: Esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
• Vascular: AAA repairs, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy

Requirements

• Active RN License
• 3+ years ICU experience (Required)
• 1+ year CVICU experience (Required)
• First-time travelers accepted (with required experience)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (Required) | CCRN (Preferred)

Required Skills

• Invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, arterial lines)
• Post-op cardiac management
• Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
• Chest tubes, ventilators, trachs
• Cardiac drips (vasopressors, inotropes, sedation/paralytics)
• Telemetry & cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Preferred: ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD

Schedule & Contract

• Shift: 12-hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36/week
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
• Holidays: 1–2 per contract
• On-Call: None
• RTO: Up to 7 days approved
• Facility fatigue policy: Max 60 hrs/week or 5 consecutive shifts

Floating Requirements

• ED Holding
• Other ICUs (MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CICU)
• Med-Surg Unit (1:3 ratio)
• PACU surge / sitter duties

Orientation

• 1-day orientation + unit-based preceptorship

Facility Highlights

• Magnet Designated
• Level II Trauma Center | Level III NICU
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Free parking (shuttle available for day shift)

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Solid color, professional (no graphics/logos)
• Equipment: EPIC, Alaris pumps, Pyxis

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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