The ideal candidate will possess a current Wisconsin license. This is a RN position in the NURSING - CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY B4/5 - RN. You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of recent experience as a RN CVICU.

Requirements
• Current Resume
• Nursing License per state
• Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or Specialty Certifications
• 2 current clinical references
• Competitive pay rates
• Health/Dental Benefit package
• License reimbursement
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Night, 12 hr shifts, with every other weekend, some holidays, no call.
CVICU experience required
Experience and knowledge of NextStage CVVH machine required
Experience in a Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Acuity Adaptable area preferred
WI RN license required
AHA BLS and ACLS required
Traveler must have Basic Arrhythmia experience. Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Job Requirements & Qualifications
• Years of Experience : 2
• Patient Ratio Experience : 2-3
• Charting System Experience : Required
• Charting System Name : Epic
• Trauma Level I Experience : Required
• Travel Experience Required : Yes
• Certifications : ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license
• Skills : Surgical Intensive Care Unit, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Sheath Removal, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD), Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Accessing/Managing Ports, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade, CVA/Acute Stroke management, ICP monitoring, Post Craniotomy, Post Neurosurgery management, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Valve Repair/Replacement, IV insulin protocols, CVVHD/CRRT, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Continuous IV sedation, Emergency Medications, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Care of Ventilated Patient, Fresh tracheostomy, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Respiratory failure, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator Management, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Phlebotomy, Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management

Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling
• Scheduling Type : Other
• Weekend Coverage : True
• Pre-Approved Time Off : two
• Orientation Hours : 24

Facility & Patient Care Details
• Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census : 26
• Number of Rooms : 27
• Number of Beds : 27

Additional Unit Information
• Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Patient Diagnoses : CVCT ICU specializes in the care of cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cardiac medical patients. Specifically CABG, Valve Repair/Replace, Aneurysm repair, aortic dissection repair, LVAD, Heart transplant, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, STEMI, NSTEMI, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure, arrythmia management.
• Special Procedures/Unit Details : CVCT ICU is a dynamic unit within University Hospital at UW Health. With 27 private rooms each capable of ICU level care. The nursing team for each shift is comprised of 2 Care Team Leaders (charge RN's), 1 Rapid Response Nurse, and 16 RNs in direct patient care assignments. The CTL's and Rapid nurse have standard work outside of a patient assignment on the unit, however, are utilized as a resource for the team navigating the complexities of a shift. Nurses on CVCT ICU typically will care for 1-2 patients in an assignment, however they may be assigned 3 general care patients if acuity on the unit is low, and staffing resources are limited. The team is rounded out by 4 nursing assistants during the day/evening and 3 overnight. In addition, a Unit Clerk is on the unit from 0700-2330 M-F and 0700-1930 Sa/Su. CVCT ICU is a dynamic unit with a wide range of acuity. Staff assignments often change throughout a shift as patients are transferred out of the ICU and new patients are welcomed in as both a planned admission from the OR, or unplanned admit from ER, referring facility, or the community. Planned and emergent procedures are frequently taking place on the unit. Staff are well supported in these activities with 2 charge RN's and a resource frequently available to assist.
• Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs. Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants and various medical devices.
• Special Equipment : CRRT(NxStage), IABP, Impella, HM3 LVAD, ECMO, Zoll Thermoguard experience required
• Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start.

RTO Requirements: Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off).
Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.
Local Radius: 50 miles from the facility
Local Rule: locals are not accepted
1st Time travelers accepted in some units
License: must be in hand at submittal
Minimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.
Orientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide.
Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:
Adult Exam:
• 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole
• No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]
• Passing score of 80% or higher
Pediatric Exam
• Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia
• Passing score of 80% or higher
Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.
Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.