Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 112,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Travel RN for the Cardiovascular ICU position in Madison, Wisconsin. The assignment requires CVICU expertise and NextStage CVVH proficiency at a Magnet-designated Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Shifts are day and night 3x12 hours with a 1:2-3 patient ratio, 36 hours per week, starting Oct 12, 2026 for 13 weeks. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive traveler benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Active WI or compact RN license required.
Minimum 2 years CVICU or acute care experience.
CVICU and NextStage CVVH machine proficiency.
Epic charting experience, preferably recent.
Must have travel nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Work in the CVICU at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.
Patient ratio of 1:2-3
Day and night 3x12 hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
Every other weekend required with some holiday coverage
No on-call responsibilities
Floating required as needed
Uses Epic charting system

Skills

CVICU experience

Telemetry/ECG

ACLS/BLS

Travel nursing experience

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic charting

NextStage CVVH

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Madison, Wisconsin

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CVICU experience and NextStage CVVH machine proficiency at a Magnet-designated Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

Work in the CVICU at a Level I trauma teaching hospital
Patient ratio of 1:2-3
Day and night 3x12 hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
Every other weekend required with some holiday coverage
No on-call responsibilities
Floating required as needed
Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

Active WI or compact RN license required
Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in CVICU specialty required
CVICU experience required
Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine required
Epic charting experience required, preferably within the past 12 months
Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
Prior travel experience required
Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and ventilator management
Cardiovascular skills required include CVP monitoring, CABG care, epicardial pacing wire management, post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cardiac cath care, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and sheath removal
Renal skills required include chronic/acute renal failure management and CVVHD/CRRT
Medication management skills required include continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
Cardiac monitoring skills required include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction management, and 12 lead EKG/ECG acquisition
Additional required skills include infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, and IV insulin protocols

Additional Information

Must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to starting the assignment, including adult and pediatric rhythm identification requirements
Up to three attempts permitted for the telemetry exam, with a cardiac interpretation review course certificate required after a second failed attempt
Located at University Hospital in Madison, WI, a Magnet-designated facility ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
Preferred skills include accessing/managing ports, fresh tracheostomy care, Impella, IABP, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD management, ICP monitoring, post craniotomy/neurosurgery management, CVA/acute stroke management, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, and continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade administration

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,470/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$32,110

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$128,440

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,224/wk

Regular Hours

$34.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,224

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,470/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,223 - $2,470. The $2,470 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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