Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Wausau, WI

Manage a diverse cardiac 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. Why Join Us Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown unit offering exposure to a broad and complex patient population across multiple cardiac and surgical subspecialties.

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 | 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
• Manage a diverse cardiac 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 high-acuity cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips
• Pass an EKG competency test during the first week of hire
• Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census demands
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records

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 Nitro drips — candidates without this experience cannot advance in the interview process
• Minimum 1 year of recent Epic charting experience
• At least one prior travel nursing assignment must have been completed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-op cardiac surgical patients including CABG, valve repair, and thoracotomy
• Familiarity with vascular procedures such as Fem Pop Bypass and cath lab recovery
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and adapt well to change in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown unit offering exposure to a broad and complex patient population across multiple cardiac and surgical subspecialties
• Guaranteed hours per week provide stability throughout your contract engagement