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). 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.

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) | 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 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)
• Administer and monitor vasoactive and 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
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday as required

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 with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro 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 nursing assignment must be completed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-op cardiac surgical patients including CABG, valve replacement, and thoracotomy
• Familiarity with Fem Pop Bypass and vascular patient populations
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and adapt well to change in a high-acuity environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with a diverse and complex patient population
• Guaranteed hours per week for the duration of the contract, offering stability and consistent clinical exposure