Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) nurse position is available in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized critical care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients in a Level II Trauma Center with advanced technology and dedicated support staff. The position offers a night shift schedule with flexible contracts of 36 or 48 weeks.
Job Details
- Position Type: ICU OH Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular, Milwaukee, WI
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of ICU experience with 1-year CVICU experience, valid BLS and ACLS certifications, EPIC experience, and current licensure.
- Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification, specific CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD).
- Responsibilities include managing invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Support within the Department: Charge nurse, 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, on-call CT surgeon, onsite hospitalist, and ICU designates.
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors, and unit-specific equipment.
- Orientation: 1 day of orientation plus 2-4 hours of NEO with supervisor/nurse educator; subsequent placement with a preceptor.
- Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation; 1-2 holiday assignments per contract; approval for up to 7 days of RTO; no on-call required; shift hours 0700-1900 or 1900-0700; 6-week schedule cycle.
- Additional Notes: Scrub color is solid and professional; free parking available; shuttle service for day shifts; attached parking structure for night shifts.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-14
Cross Country Job ID #1278594. 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