Travel CVICU RN - $2,504 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year in CVICU and a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• 30-bed CVICU within a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center that is Magnet designated
• Patient population includes post-op cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgeries (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
• Patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2 for regular ICU status, or 1:3 for mixed status, with tech support at 1:8-10
• 12-hour day or night shifts from 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
• 36 or 48-hour contracts available
• Every other weekend rotation required
• 1-2 holidays required per contract
• Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), sitter duties, and PACU surge
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• 6-week self-scheduling cycle with schedules provided 1-2 weeks in advance
• Facility fatigue policy limits staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
• Competency in 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 required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
• Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• RNs draw from invasive lines but are not responsible for peripheral sticks; phlebotomy assists with peripheral blood draws
• Unit supported by charge nurse, 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, on-call CT surgeon, onsite hospitalist, general intensivist, and ICU-designated RT
• Bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech
• One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of NEO with a supervisor or nurse educator, followed by preceptorship on the unit
• RTO approval available for up to 7 days
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available, with shuttle service for day shift and an attached parking structure for night shift
• First-time travelers accepted as long as experience requirements are met
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments

American Traveler Job ID #P-751401. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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