Posted 09/10/2026 · Job #516170
CVICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU Job in Madison, Wisconsin
Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Madison, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers the opportunity to care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a fast-paced, collaborative teaching and referral hospital setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: CVICU / Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Madison, WI 53792
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Schedule: 3×12 night shifts, every other weekend, some holidays, no call
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
- Setting: Cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular critical care
Job Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state license
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty within the last 3 years
- Recent CVICU nursing experience required
- Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Prior experience in a Trauma Level I setting required
- Travel RN experience preferred
- Must pass a telemetry exam prior to start
- Ability to float as needed within the ICU setting
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert critical care nursing to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
- Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, transplant procedures, and advanced cardiac interventions
- Monitor and manage complex cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, and hemodynamic support
- Support patients with advanced devices and therapies including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, and Thermoguard systems
- Interpret dysrhythmias, monitor telemetry, and respond quickly to changes in patient status
- Collaborate with charge nurses, resource nurses, nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Provide safe, compassionate, family-centered care in a high-acuity ICU environment
- Adapt quickly to changing assignments and support planned and emergent procedures
Unit Highlights
- 27-bed intensive care unit with ICU-level care in every private room
- Average daily census of 26 patients
- Strong support from IV, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
- Collaborative team environment designed to support travel nurses and experienced ICU RNs
- Located in Madison, Wisconsin, a city known for strong healthcare jobs, vibrant culture, scenic lakes, and outdoor recreation
Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel job in Madison, WI and join a respected cardiovascular critical care team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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