Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Join a high-acuity intermediate care team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for a resilient, adaptable nurse experienced in telemetry, complex medical-surgical care, and ventilator or tracheostomy management. Enjoy a rewarding Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity in a welcoming central Wisconsin community with scenic outdoor recreation, four-season activities, and convenient small-city amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• End Date: March 14, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, subject to orientation and applicable low-census or holiday provisions
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience; Stepdown, Intermediate Care, or Progressive Care Unit experience is required
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment is required
• Active Wisconsin RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG examination during compliance
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• ICU experience and Level II trauma experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Strong adaptability, independence, organization, and communication skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to intermediate-acuity patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions
• Monitor and interpret telemetry for patients with cardiac and medical-surgical conditions
• Care for patients with sepsis, trauma, alcohol detoxification needs, gastrointestinal bleeding, chest tubes, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and insulin infusions
• Manage stable patients who are weaning from ventilator or tracheostomy support
• Perform focused assessments, administer medications, manage treatment plans, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Provide care for patients with colostomies and ileostomies and support related postoperative needs
• Float to other inpatient units, including higher-acuity areas, as needed
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Work independently, complete assignments efficiently, and adapt to changing patient and unit needs

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity 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.