Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,265 per week

About the role

The Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU CV) nurse is needed at a healthcare facility located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized critical care for post-operative heart patients, including those experiencing myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, and other cardiovascular emergencies.

Responsibilities

The nurse will work during night shifts on a 12-hour schedule, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Wisconsin RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with cardiac patients
• Skills with Swans, IABPs, and post-operative heart patients
• Associate degree or certificate of nursing education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Floating to all inpatient units as needed, typically critical care and acute care clusters

Schedule

Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week. Call permitted but not required, with a response time of 1 hour if calling is accepted. Every 2-3 weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) and every other holiday.

Unit Information

12-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit caring for post-operative heart patients, AMI, cardiogenic shock, induced hypothermia, and basic CICU patients. Patient ratios include 2:1 CRRT and 1:1 Impella.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.