GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Madison, WI
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse with a travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. Join a nationally recognized healthcare team at a Magnet-designated, top-ranked hospital, providing expert care to patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplants, and advanced cardiac procedures. Discover Madison's vibrant community, beautiful lakes, and thriving arts scene while making a difference in patient lives.
CVICU RN Job Details
- Location: Madison, WI 53792 (Wisconsin healthcare jobs)
- Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery & Transplant CVICU
- Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/15/2025 – End: 3/16/2026)
- Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00–19:30 / Nights: 19:00–07:30), every other weekend, some holidays required
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,200 - $2,260
- On-Site Nursing Position
- Orientation: 1 week (24 hours)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license (required at submission)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in CVICU (within last 3 years)
- Travel RN experience required
- Proficiency with NextStage CVVH machine
- Epic charting experience preferred (within last 12 months)
- BLS & ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Basic arrhythmia and telemetry experience; must pass telemetry exam prior to start
- Trauma Level I experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (no local candidates)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
CVICU RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced CVICU environment
- Manage care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries, heart/lung transplants, and those with advanced cardiac devices (LVAD, IABP, Impella, ECMO)
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms; respond to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions
- Utilize advanced equipment including CRRT (NxStage), ventilators, and hemodynamic monitoring devices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and social workers
- Float to other nursing units as needed based on staffing requirements
- Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain required clinical competencies
Why Choose Madison, WI? Madison offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with access to lakes, parks, and a lively downtown. Enjoy a supportive healthcare work environment in a city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your rewarding CVICU travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #433396. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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