Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care ICU

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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) position at the critical care unit involves providing specialized nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role focuses on managing complex cardiac postoperative patients and requires a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year in the cardiovascular intensive care unit.

Job Details:

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Shift: Night shift from 1900-0700, 12-hour shifts, with a schedule cycle of 6 weeks, scheduled 1-2 weeks prior to start.

Required Qualifications: 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, proficient in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, arterial lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. EPIC electronic medical record experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification is preferred.

Support and Equipment: The department has a dedicated CVICU intensivist 24/7, charge nurse, respiratory therapists, and other specialized staff. Equipment includes GE monitors, IV pumps, and EPIC EMR system.

Floater Information: Floating may occur to other ICU units, including Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU), with a ratio of 1:3 in Medical/Surgical Units, and other designated areas.

Orientation: One day of facility and unit orientation, followed by 2-4 hours of neonatal emergency assessment training with a supervisor/nurse educator, then assigned to the unit with a preceptor.

Schedule and Additional Notes: No on-call requirements. Weekend rotations every third weekend. RTO approval up to 7 days. All staff adhere to a fatigue policy limiting work to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts. Scrub attire should be solid color without graphics or logos. Parking is free, with designated areas for day and night shifts.

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 #1278572. 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