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Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Travel Nursing Contract

Apply for a cardiac PCU travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin, caring for complex telemetry and step-down patients on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac unit. This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking advanced cardiac care experience in a supportive central Wisconsin community.

Cardiac Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry Nursing
• Unit: 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and holiday limitations
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4
• Charting System: Epic

Cardiac Progressive Care RN Requirements

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent IMC, PCU, step-down, or telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 year of strong cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac step-down, intermediate cardiac, or cardiac intensive care setting
• Recent experience managing Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin infusions
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment
• At least 1 year of recent Epic charting experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG competency test during the first week
• Strong organization, resilience, adaptability, and independent decision-making skills

Cardiac PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring cardiac progressive care and continuous telemetry monitoring.
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve surgery, thoracotomy, vascular procedures, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placement, defibrillator procedures, and ablations.
• Monitor and respond to arrhythmias, acute chest pain, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions.
• Administer and closely monitor cardiac medications and infusions, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin.
• Manage patients with a range of medical-surgical needs, including DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, detoxification, and vascular bypass recovery.
• Complete focused assessments, interpret telemetry rhythms, administer medications, document care, and coordinate treatment plans.
• Float to inpatient units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.

Why Work in Wausau, Wisconsin?

Wausau is a welcoming central Wisconsin community known for scenic outdoor recreation, four-season activities, and convenient access to local dining, arts, and entertainment. Join this cardiac progressive care team and advance your travel nursing career in Wisconsin.

Apply now for this Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.