Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The ICU Ohio (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) nurse is responsible for providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients requiring intensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, transplant, and medical device support. This position involves working 12-hour rotating shifts at a magnet-designated facility, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: University Hospital, Madison, WI
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license, minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty, CVICU experience, knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine, experience with Port management, arterial line care, chest tube procedures, ventilator management, and various cardiovascular monitoring techniques. Candidate must pass telemetry test prior to start.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery, Acuity Adaptable areas, post-operative cardiac surgery care, and telemetry interpretation.
Additional Responsibilities: Managing complex cardiovascular equipment including CRRT (NxStage), Impella, ECMO, IABP, and LVAD. Caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses such as STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and post-transplant recovery.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, RN license.
Orientation: 24 hours of orientation provided.
Travel Requirements: Must be willing to float as needed.
Start Date: 10/26/2026
End Date: 01/25/2027
Benefits
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 ID #1317177. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Medical Office Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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