Manage a high-acuity, fast-paced patient population including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow cases such as DKA, COPD exacerbation, and respiratory failure. Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with post-operative cardiac surgical patients including CABG, valve repair, and thoracotomy.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wausau, WI
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 36 Hours per Week | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a typical 1:4 patient ratio
Manage a high-acuity, fast-paced patient population including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow cases such as DKA, COPD exacerbation, and respiratory failure
Administer and monitor vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin
Pass an EKG competency test during the first week of hire
Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census and staffing requirements
Adhere to all facility infection control and vaccination compliance policies, including masking requirements during flu season if applicable
Required Qualifications
Active Wisconsin RN License
BLS and ACLS certifications 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
Demonstrated experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin drips — candidates without this experience cannot advance in the interview process
Minimum 1 year of recent Epic EMR charting experience
At least one prior travel assignment must have been completed
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with post-operative cardiac surgical patients including CABG, valve repair, and thoracotomy
Familiarity with vascular surgery patients including Fem-Pop bypass
Strong ability to work independently, manage change, and complete tasks efficiently in a high-turnover environment
Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative team member comfortable in a fast-paced clinical setting
Why Join Us
Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with a diverse and complex patient population
Guaranteed hours per week with every other weekend and every other holiday scheduling requirements