IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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Job ID: 901203

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Days, 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a typical 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 (e.g., DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, detox, Fem Pop Bypass)
• Administer and monitor vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin
• Pass an EKG competency assessment during the first week of hire
• Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census demands
• 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 experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin 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 assignment must have been completed prior to application

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-surgical cardiac patients including CABG, valve repair, and thoracotomy
• Ability to work independently, manage change effectively, and complete tasks efficiently in a high-acuity environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited for a collaborative, fast-paced unit

Why Join Us

• Expected 36 hours per week on a dynamic cardiac stepdown unit offering exposure to a wide range of high-acuity cardiac and surgical patient populations
• Opportunity to work within a structured, clinically rich environment that supports professional growth for experienced travel nurses

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