Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,475 per week in Madison, WI

Start Date: April 20, 2026
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day and night shifts available (8- and 12-hour options); 0700-1930 and 1900-0730; every other weekend and some holidays required; no call

Highlights:

• Work in a 27-bed Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic ICU within a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching hospital
• Care for complex cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients with 1-2 patient assignments (occasionally 3 general care patients)
• Supported by 2 Care Team Leaders, a Rapid Response Nurse, nursing assistants, and full interdisciplinary teams including IV, respiratory, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Epic EMR system with robust orientation including 24 hours onboarding and comprehensive telemetry competency testing
• Dynamic unit with exposure to advanced cardiac technologies including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO
• 24-hour orientation period with ongoing resource support from experienced charge nurses

Requirements:

• Current Wisconsin RN license or compact state license (must be in hand at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years acute care CVICU experience within the last 3 years (required)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience with NextStage CVVH/CRRT machines (required)
• Basic Arrhythmia experience and ability to pass pre-start telemetry competency exam with strict passing criteria
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Cardiothoracic Surgery or Acuity Adaptable area experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated facility where you'll provide specialized, life-saving care to some of the most complex cardiac and thoracic patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment supported by experienced charge nurses, rapid response teams, and comprehensive interdisciplinary services. You'll be part of a dynamic team that balances technological expertise with compassionate patient- and family-centered care in one of Wisconsin's premier teaching hospitals.