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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 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 an experienced RN for a CVOR position at a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a strong cardiovascular and thoracic surgical background and Epic proficiency.
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Work in the Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) of a 938-bed, Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital in Milwaukee, WI
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Cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patient population including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases (lobectomy, hernia repair), generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and Fem-Pop bypass
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Averages approximately 10 cases per day with a 1:1 patient ratio
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Each case is staffed with two RNs (Circulator and Med RN); travelers will serve in the Circulator role only
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No floating required; duties are limited to CV, thoracic, and supporting interventional cases on standby
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8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, with start times between 0500–0630
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Rotating on-call requirements including end-of-shift call up to once per week and approximately one 24-hour weekend call (Sat/Sun 0700–0700) per month
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30-minute response time required for call-back; no sleep room available
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Holiday coverage is on-call only, as needed
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Uses Epic (required), Alaris, Pyxis, and Da Vinci XI
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Active WI or Compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience in CVOR or cardiovascular/thoracic surgical settings
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Strong CVOR background required across all specialties, with ability to work independently with minimal guidance
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Experience with CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic surgery, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and Fem-Pop bypass required
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Epic EMR experience required
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Robotic surgery experience 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's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Travelers will function as Circulators; the Med RN role is filled by internal staff
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Support structure includes a Department Supervisor and Manager, a non-case-assigned Team Lead, 24/7 anesthesia and House Supervisor coverage, and a Surgical Assistant Lead for instrumentation and preference cards
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2-week orientation provided
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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Free parking available on site; cafeteria and Starbucks available to staff
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Facility adheres to a fatigue policy prohibiting more than 60 hours worked per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts for all staff, including travelers
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RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; additional time off requires special approval
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Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply
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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
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This position is not recommended for first-time travelers
