Posted 09/10/2026 · Job #516176
CVICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Madison, WI
Join a dynamic Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse travel team in Madison, WI, a thriving healthcare hub known for its strong medical community, lakeside setting, and welcoming Midwest atmosphere. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for high-acuity cardiac and thoracic patients while working alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team. If you thrive in fast-paced critical care nursing environments and want to make a meaningful impact, this assignment is a great fit. Apply now to join our healthcare team.
Job Details
- Position: CVICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location: Madison, WI
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: Evening/night schedule with every other weekend rotation and some holidays; no call
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Experience Level: 2 years of acute care experience in the specialty required
- Charting System: Epic experience required
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact state
- 2 years of recent acute care experience in CVICU or a related critical care specialty
- CVICU experience required
- Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start
- Experience with Epic charting strongly preferred
- Strong critical care background with comfort caring for adult and geriatric patients
- Travel nursing experience required
Responsibilities
- Provide expert nursing care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, and transplant-related procedures
- Care for patients requiring advanced support devices and therapies, including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, manage ventilators, and interpret dysrhythmias and ABGs
- Support post-operative and medically complex patients with a patient-centered, team-oriented approach
- Collaborate with charge nurses, rapid response support, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other disciplines to deliver safe, high-quality care
- Float as needed within assignment guidelines and adapt to changing patient acuity throughout the shift
- Participate in a unit environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care
Ready to take the next step in your CVICU nursing career? Apply today for this travel Registered Nurse job in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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