Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $3,951 per week in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $3,951 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN – Wisconsin

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Evening/Night shifts, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), every other weekend, some holidays, no call. Four 12-hour shifts per week available. Blocked weekend scheduling options available based on preference.

Highlights:

• 27-bed Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU specializing in post-cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients
• Patient ratio typically 1-2 patients per nurse; may flex to 3 general care patients based on acuity
• Epic charting system with 24 hours of orientation provided
• Trauma Level I facility with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Advanced technology including CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, and LVAD devices
• Magnet-designated teaching institution recognized as a leading referral center

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or Compact state)
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years
• Required: CVICU experience, NextStage CVVH machine experience, Trauma Level I experience
• Preferred: Cardiothoracic surgery experience, acuity adaptable unit experience, ECMO experience, Zoll Thermoguard experience
• Patient ratio experience with 2-3 patients required
• Must successfully pass telemetry examination prior to start with strict passing criteria (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
• Floating to other units as needed is required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dynamic, highly specialized team providing cutting-edge cardiovascular and cardiothoracic critical care in a Magnet-designated academic medical center. You'll work with a collaborative nursing team supported by two charge RNs per shift and a dedicated rapid response nurse, caring for complex patients including CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart and lung transplants, LVAD, and STEMI/NSTEMI cases. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your critical care expertise with advanced cardiac technologies while making a meaningful impact on patients requiring the highest level of specialized cardiac and thoracic care.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A