Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,387 per week

About the Role

The ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, critical care to patients in the CVICU. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The role demands strong critical‑care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient safety and professional ethics in a high‑acuity setting.

Essential Work Functions

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical‑care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions; notify providers of status changes.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical‑care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection‑control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients.
• Engage in quality‑improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope and comply with hospital safety, infection‑control, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as a CVICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with Wisconsin state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• Current ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• TNCC or NIHSS certification.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position.

Required Essential Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; basic PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lb), push, pull, and bend.
• Interpersonal skill to work effectively with diverse personnel and maintain a positive attitude.
• Technical ability for fine manipulation, grasping, and assisting with procedures.
• Capacity to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to handle irregular activity schedules and maintain continuous concentration to detail.
• Visual acuity and effective communication for sensory requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.
• Day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental‑health services, scholarships, awards, and exclusive discounts.
• Mileage reimbursement and license/certification reimbursement.
• Weekly pay, cancellation protection, guaranteed hours, employee assistance programs, and continuing education opportunities.

Schedule

Start Date: 10/12/2026

Duration: 13 weeks (full‑time, 36 hours per week)

Shift: 12‑hour nights