Flex Travel Nurse, RN
Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Madison
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a
travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description &
Requirements ~ Specialty: CVICU ~ Discipline: RN ~ Start Date:
07/21/2025 ~ Duration: 13 weeks ~36 hours per week ~ Shift: 12
hours, nights ~ Employment Type: Travel Job Title : CVICU
Registered Nurse (RN) \n Job Summary :\n A CVICU Registered Nurse
(RN) provides specialized care to critically ill patients
recovering from cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart
surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements,
and other cardiac-related procedures. CVICU RNs play a critical
role in monitoring and managing patients’ cardiovascular status,
providing advanced nursing care, and collaborating with
multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients
with complex cardiac conditions. \n\n Key Responsibilities : \n \n
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill
patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures, including
post-operative care. \n Monitor and manage patients’ hemodynamic
status, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs using advanced monitoring
equipment. \n Administer medications, including vasoactive
medications, inotropes, and sedatives, to maintain hemodynamic
stability. \n Provide post-surgical care, including wound care,
chest tube management, and monitoring for complications such as
arrhythmias, heart failure, or infections. \n Collaborate with
cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to
develop and implement individualized care plans. \n Educate
patients and their families on post-operative care, medications,
and discharge planning. \n Recognize and respond to
life-threatening situations, initiating interventions such as
resuscitation or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). \n Manage
mechanical cardiac support devices, such as intra-aortic balloon
pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and continuous
renal replacement therapy (CRRT). \n Document patient care,
treatments, and progress accurately, ensuring compliance with
clinical standards and regulatory requirements. \n Participate in
continuous quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and
educational activities related to critical care and cardiac care.
\n Provide emotional support to patients and their families during
the critical post-operative phase, addressing questions and
concerns. \n \n\n Qualifications : \n \n Education : Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN) accepted. \n Licensure :\n \n Valid Registered Nurse (RN)
license in the state of practice. \n \n \n Certification :\n \n
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. \n Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. \n
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Surgery
certification preferred. \n \n \n ~ Experience : Prior experience
in intensive care, cardiac care, or CVICU \n Wellspring Nurse
Source Job ID 32479996. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and
36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend
amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN CVICU About
Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated
which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate
for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at
the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting
our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting
with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical
support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a
number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us
and experience the Wellspring difference.
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