RN CVICU

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Facility: Level II Trauma | Magnet | 933 Beds
Hours per day: 12.0
Days per week: 3
Total hours per week: 36

We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit at a Magnet-designated facility. This role involves caring for complex post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients in a fast-paced critical care environment.

• 30-bed CVICU
• Patient Ratios:
  • 1:1 (critical)
  • 1:2 (standard ICU)
  • 1:3 (mixed acuity)
• Strong 24/7 multidisciplinary support including intensivists, CT surgeons, RT, and charge nurse

• Cardiac: CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, pacemakers
• Thoracic: Esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy
• Vascular: AAA repairs, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy

• Active RN License
• 3+ years ICU experience (Required)
• 1+ year CVICU experience (Required)
• First-time travelers accepted (with required experience)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (Required) | CCRN (Preferred)

• Invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, arterial lines)
• Post-op cardiac management
• Pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous)
• Chest tubes, ventilators, trachs
• Cardiac drips (vasopressors, inotropes, sedation/paralytics)
• Telemetry & cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with EPIC EMR
• Preferred: ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD

• Shift: 12-hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36/week
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
• Holidays: 1–2 per contract
• On-Call: None
• RTO: Up to 7 days approved
• Facility fatigue policy: Max 60 hrs/week or 5 consecutive shifts

• ED Holding
• Other ICUs (MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CICU)
• Med-Surg Unit (1:3 ratio)
• PACU surge / sitter duties

• 1-day orientation + unit-based preceptorship

• Magnet Designated
• Level II Trauma Center | Level III NICU
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Free parking (shuttle available for day shift)

• Scrubs: Solid color, professional (no graphics/logos)
• Equipment: EPIC, Alaris pumps, Pyxis

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