IMC/PCU/Stepdown – RN

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Job ID: 890521

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,362.19

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts) | Onsite | Expected 48 hours/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 IV drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; complete an EKG exam during compliance onboarding
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, including IMC and CTU units
• Manage a high volume of admissions and discharges with average patient stays up to 48 hours
• Collaborate with team members and ancillary staff to ensure a positive patient experience while maintaining independent task completion

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin 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
• Compliance with facility masking policy is mandatory for travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination during flu season — no exceptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Background in observation units, medical-surgical, or telemetry settings
• Experience managing drips in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and positive attitude in dynamic shift environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized short stay/observation unit with a diverse and dynamic patient population
• Collaborative team environment that values flexibility, independence, and strong clinical skills

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