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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience including at least 1 year of CVICU experience.
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30-bed CVICU unit within a 933-bed Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
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Patient population includes immediate post-op cardiac surgeries (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants, epicardial and transvenous pacemakers), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgeries (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
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Patient ratios: 1:1 for complex cases, 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8–10
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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation every third weekend
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Floating may be required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), Sitter, or PACU Surge
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No on-call responsibilities
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EMR: Epic (experience required)
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Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
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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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Competency 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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CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, or VAD preferred
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Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last 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, Hospitalist, General Intensivist, ICU Respiratory Therapist, Charge Nurse, and HUC
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RNs may draw labs from invasive lines; peripheral blood draws are handled by phlebotomy
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Bedside and nurses' station telemetry monitoring available; no dedicated tele tech
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Orientation consists of 1 day: 2–4 hours of new employee orientation (NEO) followed by unit time with a preceptor
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6-week scheduling cycles; schedule typically provided 1–2 weeks before the cycle begins
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Facility adheres to a fatigue policy: no more than 60 hours worked per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
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1–2 holidays required per contract
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RTO of up to 7 days may be approved
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Scrubs must be a solid color; no graphics, logos, or designs
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Free parking available; night shift has access to an attached parking structure
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Local candidates are accepted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they meet the experience requirements
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Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
