Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,649 per week in Madison, WI

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU – Wisconsin

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour evening/night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, with every other weekend rotation and some holidays; no call required

Highlights:

• Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU with 27 private rooms serving heart and lung transplant, cardiac surgery, and medical cardiac patients
• Patient mix includes CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, heart and lung transplants, thoracic surgery, STEMI/NSTEMI, and cardiogenic shock
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1-2 patients; well-supported team structure with 2 charge nurses and a rapid response nurse per shift
• Epic charting system; Magnet-designated, nationally ranked academic medical center
• 24 hours of orientation; robust interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Advanced technology environment with CRRT (NxStage), IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Wisconsin or compact state)
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience with NextStage CVVH machine required
• Cardiothoracic surgery and/or acuity adaptable unit experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Proficiency in managing specialized equipment including CRRT, IABP, Impella, and LVAD required
• Must pass telemetry competency exam prior to start (80% passing score with strict criteria for lethal rhythms and heart blocks)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must reside 50 miles or more from the facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a dynamic, nationally recognized team providing cutting-edge cardiovascular and cardiothoracic critical care in a Magnet-designated academic medical center. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex patient populations including heart and lung transplant recipients, utilizing advanced cardiac technologies in a highly collaborative environment. You'll be supported by experienced charge nurses, robust interdisciplinary teams, and comprehensive orientation, making this an ideal assignment for skilled CVICU nurses seeking professional growth and clinical excellence.