Registered Nurse Jobs in Madison, WI

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring prior CVICU and Level I Trauma experience plus NextStage CVVH machine proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU of a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation
• Some holiday coverage required, no on-call responsibilities
• 4x12 scheduling or blocked weekends available if preferred
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in CVICU specialty required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• CVICU experience required
• Experience and knowledge of the NextStage CVVH machine required
• Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required, within past 12 months preferred
• Must pass a telemetry exam with strict scoring criteria prior to starting

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to post cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, and cardiovascular intervention patients
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes as needed
• Care for ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure management expected
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing dysrhythmias
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, locals not accepted
• First-time travelers not accepted for this role
• References are not required for consideration