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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years ICU experience including 1 year of CVICU experience.
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30-bed CVICU unit at a 933-bed Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
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Patient population includes complex cardiac cases (post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgeries (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
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Patient ratios: 1:1 for post-op/critical patients, 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio is 1:8–10
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation every third weekend
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1–2 holidays required per contract
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Floating may be required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter, and PACU Surge
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No on-call requirements
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis med dispensing, and GE monitors
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RNs draw labs from invasive lines only; peripheral blood draws are performed by phlebotomy
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Active WI RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
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Minimum 3 years of ICU experience, including at least 1 year of CVICU experience, with most recent experience within the last year
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Proficiency in invasive line monitoring (Swan-Ganz, A-lines), epicardial and transvenous pacemakers, chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
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Epic EMR experience required
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Experience with CV surgical support technology (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
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At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the past year
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Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Dedicated 24/7 support includes a CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, General Intensivist, Hospitalist, ICU-designated Respiratory Therapist, Charge Nurse (rarely with patient assignment), and HUC
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Orientation consists of 1 day total: 2–4 hours of nurse educator onboarding followed by unit time with a preceptor
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Schedules are set on a 6-week cycle and are provided 1–2 weeks before the start of each cycle
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
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A fatigue policy is in place limiting all staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
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Scrubs must be a solid color and professional in appearance — no graphics, logos, or designs
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Free parking available; night shift workers have access to an attached parking structure
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they meet the minimum experience requirements
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
