Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Wausau, WI

Care for a diverse cardiac population including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, and acute chest pain/MI patients. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac and surgical patient populations.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a typical 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Care for a diverse cardiac population including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, and acute chest pain/MI patients
• Manage vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin infusions
• Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census demands
• Pass an EKG competency test during the first week of hire
• Document accurately and timely using the EPIC electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License required
• BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 1 year of strong cardiac experience in a Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU setting
• Minimum 2 years of IMC/PCU/Telemetry experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin drips — candidates without this experience cannot advance in the interview process
• Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment must have been completed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-op thoracic and vascular surgical patients (e.g., Fem-Pop Bypass, thoracotomy)
• Comfort managing med/surg overflow patients including DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and detox
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage change effectively, and complete tasks efficiently in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of complex cardiac and surgical patient populations
• Supportive travel contract with an expected schedule of 36 hours per week on a well-established intermediate cardiac unit