Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

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401k with match

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular ICU RN with a WI license and at least 3 years of ICU experience, including 1 year in CVICU, for a 13-week travel assignment in Milwaukee.

Shift options include 12-hour days or nights, 36 or 48 hours per week, with every-other weekend rotation and no on-call requirements. EPIC EMR is used, with comprehensive support and competitive pay plus stipends.

Qualifications

• Active WI or compact RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years ICU experience with at least 1 year CVICU.
• Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac meds.
• EPIC EMR experience is required.
• Prior CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred.
• Middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 SSN required for consideration.
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients.
• Monitor invasive lines; manage patient safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient care plans.
• Orientation and ongoing preceptor-guided unit training is provided.

Skills

ICU nursing

CVICU experience

Invasive lines

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Ventilator management

Tools

EPIC EMR

GE monitors

Pyxis dispensers

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 8 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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.

Job ID: P-751402

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular ICU RN with a WI or compact RN license and at least 3 years of ICU experience including 1 year in CVICU.

Details

• 30-bed CVICU within a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital
• Patient population includes post-op cardiac cases (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgery patients (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgery patients (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
• RN to patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio of 1:8-10
• 12-hour day or night shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a), 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), sitter duties, and PACU Surge
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Prior CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• RNs draw from invasive lines but are not permitted to perform peripheral sticks
• Strong department support including 24/7 charge nurse, HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, CT surgeon on call, hospitalist, general intensivist, and ICU-designated RT
• Phlebotomy team assists with peripheral blood draws
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of new employee orientation with supervisor/nurse educator, followed by preceptor-guided unit orientation
• 6-week schedule cycle, with schedule provided 1-2 weeks in advance
• Facility fatigue policy limits staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
• Scrub requirement: any solid professional color, no graphics or logos
• Free parking available with shuttle service for day shift and attached parking structure for night shift
• First-time travelers welcome if minimum experience requirements met
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

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

$2,464/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$32,032

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$128,128

Weekly Wages

$1,008/wk

Regular Hours

$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008

Weekly Stipends

$1,456/wk

Lodging

$140.00 x 7 days = $980

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,464/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,270 - $2,464. The $2,464 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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