Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Wausau, WI

Care for patients including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow (e.g., DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, detox). Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.

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) | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Care for patients including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow (e.g., DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, detox)
• Administer and manage 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
• Document accurately using the facility's electronic health record system

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 (required to advance in the interview process)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Epic charting experience
• At least one prior travel assignment must have been completed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-operative cardiac surgical patients including CABG and valve procedures
• Familiarity with high-acuity, high-volume stepdown environments
• Strong ability to work independently, manage change, and complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac stepdown unit with a diverse and complex patient population
• Guaranteed hours per week with a structured 13-week contract and immediate start availability