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Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,316 per week in Wausau, WI

Malone Healthcare

  • Wausau, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,316

Highlights

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 (e.g., detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, Fem Pop Bypass). Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac unit offering broad clinical exposure across cardiac, vascular, and med/surg overflow patient populations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWausau, WI
Salary$2,316

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care in a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a high patient turnover and a typical 1:4 patient ratio
  • 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 (e.g., detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, Fem Pop Bypass)
  • 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
  • Document accurately and timely using EPIC electronic health records
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 hands-on experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin drips - candidates without this experience cannot advance in the interview process
  • At least one prior travel nursing assignment must have been completed
  • Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac stepdown or progressive care environment
  • Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and adapt well to change
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to integrate into a team-oriented unit culture
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac unit offering broad clinical exposure across cardiac, vascular, and med/surg overflow patient populations
  • Gain valuable travel experience in a well-established intermediate cardiac stepdown setting with a supportive clinical environment


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