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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic team at a major healthcare facility. The RN will be responsible for providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions, including post-surgical recovery, transplants, and medical device management. This position requires a thorough understanding of cardiovascular critical care and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Job Details
- Position: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular RN Madison, WI
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Active RN license (WI or compact), AHA BLS and ACLS certifications, 2 years of recent acute care experience in CVICU or similar specialty; Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to.
- Shift: Rotating, 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with every other weekend and some holidays; no call required.
- Schedule: 36 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Caring for patients requiring cardiac and thoracic surgeries, transplants, and medical device management such as Impella, LVAD, ECMO, and IABP. Ensuring compliance with telemetric testing and specialized procedures in a highly regulated environment.
- Required Skills: Cardiovascular intensive care, arterial line management, chest tube management, ventilator management, IV sedation, and other advanced cardiac patient care skills.
- Additional Information: Ability to pass strict pass/fail telemetry interpretation exams with two attempts; float rotation may be required; travel eligibility is restricted to candidates within 50 miles of the facility; a permit for onsite parking is required through UW Transportation.
- Application Process: Submissions must include verification of required certifications and successful completion of telemetry testing criteria.
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
- Free direct deposit
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-10-09
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