8 Wisconsin Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
$2,475/wk
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Required Skills/Experience: 3 years of ICU experience with 1 year of CVICU experience. First-time travelers allowed if they meet the 3 years of ICU experience and 1 year of CVICU experience criteria. Competency with invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
Preferred Skills/Experience: CV surgical experience with ECMO, CVVH, IABP, and VAD preferred.
Unit Details: Patient population includes immediate post-op CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repairs/replacement, heart transplants, and epicardial/transvenous pacemakers; fresh post-op esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy; and fresh post-op AAA, TVAR, and carotid endarterectomy. RN ratios: 1:1, 1:2 if regular ICU status, 1:3 mixed status. RNs draw from invasive lines only; no peripheral sticks. Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors.
Shift & Scheduling: Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week. Every other weekend. No call. Holiday requirement: 1-2 per contract. RTO: up to 7 days. 6-week schedule cycle; schedule is released 1-2 weeks before it begins. Cannot work more than 60 hours in a week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts.
Floating Requirements: May float to ED Holding (boarding patients waiting for an inpatient bed), other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), sitter assignments, and PACU surge.
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Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Coronary Care Nurses care for patients with cardiovascular conditions in many settings, ranging from an intensive care unit (ICU) to an outpatient clinic specializing in helping patients with chronic heart failure. This specialty provides the opportunity for nurses to call on varying skills at different times in their careers. Coronary Care Nurse job responsibilities include applying the nursing process, delivering hands-on care, and educating patients about cardiac disease risk factors. The average annual salary for Cardiovascular Nurses in the United States is more than $74,000; however, salaries vary significantly according to specialty.
Coronary Care (CICU/CVICU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
Despite medical advances, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, so it is not surprising that Coronary Care Travel Nurse Jobs are widely available for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. Jobs are based in practice settings that range from hospitals to clinics. Hospital opportunities include cardiac/cardiovascular intensive care units (CICU or CVICU), cardiac medical-surgical units, and cardiac catheterization labs. Depending on the setting, the Coronary Care Nurse job description includes the need for strong assessment skills, providing patient education to support healthy lifestyle habits, and the ability to deliver care in a fast-paced environment. Find a high-paying Coronary Care Nurse job today.