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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