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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 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 surgery (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacements, heart transplants), thoracic surgeries (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgeries (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
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Patient ratios: 1:1 for complex patients, 1:2 for regular ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio 1:8-10
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RNs are permitted to draw from invasive lines but are not permitted to perform peripheral sticks; phlebotomy is available for peripheral blood draws
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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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12-hour night shifts, 1900–0700, 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, or PACU Surge
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No on-call requirements
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Active WI 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 with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
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Most recent experience must be 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 required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Experience with CV surgical support devices (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
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Must provide at least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year
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Candidate must provide middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided all experience requirements are met
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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 for this position
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
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Department support includes a charge nurse (rarely with patient assignment), 24/7 HUC, dedicated CVICU Intensivist, CT Surgeon on call, hospitalist, General Intensivist, and ICU-designated respiratory therapist; bedside and nurses station telemetry monitoring is available (no tele tech)
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Orientation consists of 1 day: 2–4 hours of nurse educator onboarding followed by unit time with a preceptor
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Scheduling operates on a 6-week cycle; schedule is provided 1–2 weeks before the cycle begins
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Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
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Staff, including travelers, may not exceed 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts per the facility's fatigue policy
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Scrubs must be a solid color, professional appearance; no graphics, logos, or designs
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Free parking is available; daytime parking is 1–2 blocks away with shuttle service, and overnight parking is in an attached structure
