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