Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Overview

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

• Location: Madison, WI
• Specialty Name: ICU Cardiovascular
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  12-hour rotating shifts  or ), day/night with every other weekend and some holidays; no call required
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Must hold a Wisconsin RN license, with at least 2 years of recent acute care experience in cardiovascular or ICU settings. Certifications required include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Previous charge nurse experience and travel experience are required. Knowledge of the Epic charting system and trauma level I experience are preferred.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license
• Experience: 2 years of recent acute care experience in ICU or cardiovascular care, including telemetry interpretation and complex patient management.
• Additional Information: Experience with managing invasive lines such as ports, arterial lines, and central venous pressures (CVP), as well as cardiac procedures like CABG or TAVR, is essential. Nurses will care for adult and geriatric patients, with a patient census of approximately 26 per day. The unit involves handling high-acuity patients and requires flexibility, including floating as needed. Previous charge experience and travel experience are mandatory.
• Travel Requirements: Yes, must have recent travel experience.
• Patient Ratio: 2-3 patients per nurse, with a focus on complex cardiac cases.
• Orientation
  
  Hours:
  
  24 hours
• Additional Notes: Prior to start, travelers must pass a telemetry interpretation exam with a score of 80% or higher, with two attempts allowed. Certification of completion for cardiac interpretation review courses is acceptable if exam attempts are unsuccessful.

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.