Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,484 per week

About the role

Travel nurse RN CVICU position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical patients including post‑op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy, AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Monitor invasive lines (Swan Ganz, arterial lines) and manage chest tubes.
• Administer cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
• Manage ventilator and tracheostomy care.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms.
• Operate ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD equipment (preferred).
• Perform RN draws from invasive lines only; peripheral sticks not permitted.
• Use Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors.
• Float as needed to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU, Sitter, or PACU surge.
• Complete 1‑day orientation (2‑4 hrs nurse educator onboarding + preceptor time).
• Adhere to facility fatigue policy: no more than 60 hrs/week or 5 consecutive 12‑hr shifts.
• Request up to 7 days time off per contract.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience, with at least 1 year in CVICU.
• First‑time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; CCRN preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience required.

Qualifications

• Patient ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status.
• Ability to work day or night 12‑hour shifts.
• Willingness to work every other weekend and 1‑2 holidays per contract.

Skills

• Invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, arterial lines).
• Pacemaker management (epicardial and transvenous).
• Chest tube care.
• Cardiac medication administration (inotropes, vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics).
• Ventilator and tracheostomy management.
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD (preferred).
• Proficiency with Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, GE monitors.
• EPIC EMR navigation.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• 401(k) with 100% matching.
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance.
• Maximum non‑tax stipends available for lodging, meals, and incidentals.
• 24/7 on‑call support.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Referral bonus.
• Free parking with shuttle service for day shifts and attached parking structure for night shifts.

Pay

Estimated gross weekly pay: $2,484 plus a $500 contract completion bonus. Pay package based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.