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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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

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.

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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 or )
• 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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