TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 12-Hour Variable Shifts, Days/Nights (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) | Rotating | Onsite | 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed short stay/observation unit with a 1:4 patient ratio, managing conditions such as anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre/post-op urology and GI cases
- Administer and monitor cardiac and other drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin
- Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; completion of an EKG exam during compliance is required
- Manage a high volume of admissions and discharges with average patient stays up to 48 hours
- Float to all inpatient units as needed, including IMC and CTU units
- Collaborate with team members and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient experience while managing tasks independently and efficiently
Required Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
- ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience
- At least 1 prior travel assignment required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS certification highly preferred
- Background in observation units, medical-surgical, or telemetry settings
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-change environments
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to join a newly opening unit from the ground floor, contributing to the development of team culture and workflows from day one
- Guaranteed hours per week provide stability, with overtime available after 48 hours worked