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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for a full-time opportunity. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to cardiac and thoracic surgery patients within a Level II Trauma Center situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position offers a dynamic environment suited for professionals with a strong background in intensive care and cardiovascular procedures.
Job Details
- Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 1-year ICU experience, including at least 1-year CVICU experience, is required.
- Certifications and Education: BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory. CCRN certification is preferred. A valid nursing license is required.
- Schedule: Shift times are 12 hours, working days from 0700-1900 or nights from 1900-0700, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Handle invasive line monitoring procedures such as Swan Ganz, arterial lines, pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, and cardiac medications including inotropes and vasopressors. Provide ventilator and tracheostomy management and interpret cardiac rhythms.
- Preferred Skills: Competency in EPIC electronic medical record system, invasive line draws, and familiarity with cardiac surgical support such as ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD.
- Additional Information: Orientation includes one day of facility and unit orientation, followed by placement on the unit with a preceptor. The assignment features a 6-week schedule with the possibility of scheduled time off and adherence to fatigue policies limiting weekly working hours.
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: 2026-10-01
Cross Country Job ID #1311460. 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