Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - in Madison, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Madison, WI
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,647 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN – Wisconsin

Start Date: November 9, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend and some holidays; no call required

Highlights:

• 27-bed Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU specializing in CABG, valve repair/replacement, heart and lung transplant, aortic dissection repair, LVAD, and thoracic surgery
• Patient ratios of 1-2 patients per assignment; may care for up to 3 general care patients when acuity is low
• Dynamic unit with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and radiology
• Epic charting system with 24 hours of orientation provided
• Magnet-designated teaching facility ranked among the nation's leading hospitals and referral centers
• Advanced cardiac technology including CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, and Zoll Thermoguard

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Wisconsin or compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Experience and knowledge of Next Stage CVVH machine required
• Experience in a Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass telemetry exam prior to start date with strict passing criteria including 100% identification of lethal rhythms and 80% overall passing score
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions available)
• Willingness to float as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated teaching hospital providing cutting-edge cardiovascular and cardiothoracic care to critically ill patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced cardiac technologies and diverse patient diagnoses in a collaborative environment supported by two charge nurses and a dedicated rapid response nurse each shift. You'll be part of a skilled interdisciplinary team caring for patients undergoing complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries, transplants, and advanced medical device therapies, making a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in their healthcare journey.

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• CVICU
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• ICU
• PALS
• RN
  - Cardiovascular ICU Self-Assessment
• RN
  - Pharmacology A
• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A