Posted 09/10/2026 · Job #516179
CVICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Job – Cardiovascular ICU Contract in Madison, Wisconsin
Join a high-acuity CVICU travel nursing assignment in Madison, WI, and provide expert care to complex cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.
Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Madison, Wisconsin, where you will care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to work alongside a highly collaborative care team while supporting patients who require advanced monitoring, specialized therapies, and expert clinical judgment. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming city known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, and strong healthcare community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) / Cardiac ICU / Cardiothoracic ICU
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Schedule: Days or nights, 3×12-hour shifts per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Call: No call
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Setting: High-acuity cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac intensive care
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in the CVICU, Cardiac ICU, or a closely related specialty
- Experience with cardiothoracic surgery and/or acuity-adaptable care preferred
- Experience with NextStage CVVH required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience in a Level I trauma setting required
- Travel RN experience preferred
- Must pass telemetry testing prior to start
- Ability to float as needed
- Must meet compliance and screening requirements before start
Responsibilities
- Provide expert nursing care to cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients
- Monitor and manage patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and advanced hemodynamic needs
- Care for patients requiring specialized equipment and therapies such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, LVAD, and Zoll Thermoguard
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, manage ventilated patients, and interpret dysrhythmias and cardiac rhythms
- Support post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and transplant recovery
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, rapid response staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, coordinated care
- Respond to changing patient acuity and assist with planned and emergent procedures as needed
- Deliver compassionate care while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and patient/family support
Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your ICU nursing career.
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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