Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,646 per week

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $0.00

Opportunity:

RN - CVICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day or night shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required with some holidays
• No on-call responsibilities
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty required within the last 3 years
• Travel experience required
• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of NxStage CVVH machine required
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Typical patient ratio of 1-2 patients per assignment, up to 3 general care patients when acuity is low
• Care for adult and geriatric patients
• Travelers are required to float as needed
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start with a passing score of 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Required skills include: arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line care and management, CVVHD/CRRT, epicardial pacing wire care and management, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management, and ventricular assist device (LVAD/RVAD)
• Special equipment experience required: CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, HM3 LVAD, ECMO, and Zoll Thermoguard
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), Wisconsin or compact RN license

Facility:

This Magnet-designated facility is ranked the number one hospital in Wisconsin and is considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. The CVICU is a dynamic 27-bed unit with private rooms, each capable of ICU-level care, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplants, and cardiac medical patients. The nursing team is well-supported with charge RNs, rapid response nurses, nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary services including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, and more.

Location:

Madison, WI

Madison is a vibrant and welcoming city known for its world-class university, beautiful lakes, thriving arts scene, and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities year-round. As Wisconsin's state capital, Madison offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an exceptional destination for healthcare professionals looking to enjoy both a rewarding career and an enriching lifestyle.

About Alliance Services:

Alliance services, Inc. wants you on our team! As a nurse-founded, nurse-owned, minority-owned travel-nurse agency, it is our first priroity to ensure that we offer top pay and an outstanding employee experience from start to finish. Making sure that you receive the most generous pay package possible, and a career-enhancing clinical experience at the destination of your choice. Our dedicated recruiters are committed to providing excellent service to you and foster a greater sense of belonging as not just an employee, but as a valued member of our extended family.

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support

Alliance Services, Inc. Job ID #65506524. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Alliance Services, Inc.

Alliance Services is a woman-owned, minority-owned, nurse-owned, and veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in West Bend, serving Milwaukee, Southeast WI, and other areas in the Midwest and across the country. Our company was founded in 2000 by a U.S. Army veteran and Registered Nurse determined to provide cost-effective staffing services to healthcare systems and offer competitive pay, flexibility, and outstanding benefits to her fellow nurses.

Since then, Alliance has grown exponentially. Today, we service many of Wisconsin's largest healthcare systems and employ hundreds of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, CBRF-certified professionals, and many more. We're not just an RN job placement agency or a travel RN company – we're a true partner to the candidates we work with, as well as the hospitals and care facilities we staff for.

Our mission is to redefine healthcare staffing by fostering a greater sense of belonging. At Alliance, you're not just a number, you're a valued member of our extended family.

We're different from your average healthcare employment agency. Our company's core values – which we live and work by every day – help set us apart.

We take ownership of our actions, decisions, and commitments. By holding ourselves and our professionals accountable, we not only ensure the highest standards in healthcare staffing, but also build a foundation of trust with our professionals and healthcare partners.

We prioritize transparent and open lines of communication to seamlessly connect healthcare professionals with assignments that match their skill sets and preferences. By fostering clear and timely exchanges, we enhance collaboration, build trust, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all parties involved.

Compassion is the heartbeat of our service. We approach every interaction with kindness, understanding and genuine care. This inspires our healthcare professionals to do the same, fostering a patient-centered and ethical approach to healthcare.

Our dedicated team takes care of the administrative aspects so our healthcare professionals and facilities can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional patient care and finding clinical fulfillment and joy in their work. Our professionals love what they do.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus