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Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Cardiac Telemetry/Step-Down in Wausau, WI

Take the next step in your nursing career with a 13-week travel RN assignment for an experienced Progressive Care Unit and cardiac telemetry nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. Join a fast-paced 44-bed intermediate-care team caring for complex cardiac patients while enjoying central Wisconsin’s scenic riverfront, outdoor recreation, and year-round activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, excluding specified orientation and holiday limitations
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: 44-bed intermediate cardiac step-down and telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4
• Float Requirement: Float to inpatient units as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin

Progressive Care Unit RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent IMC, PCU, telemetry, or comparable intermediate-care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of strong cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac step-down, intermediate cardiac, or cardiac ICU setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Recent EPIC charting experience; at least 1 year preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing Amiodarone, Cardizem, and nitroglycerin infusions
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG competency assessment during the first week
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Adaptability, resilience, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity cardiac and intermediate-care environment

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and intermediate-level support
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve procedures, thoracotomy, vascular surgery, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and defibrillator procedures, and ablations
• Monitor and respond to arrhythmias, acute chest pain, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and other complex cardiac conditions
• Safely administer and monitor cardiac infusions, including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and nitroglycerin
• Care for medical-surgical overflow patients with conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and detoxification needs
• Complete accurate patient assessments, medication administration, care planning, and nursing documentation in EPIC
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate promptly with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to other inpatient units as needed while maintaining safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit travel nurse opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join an experienced cardiac telemetry healthcare team.

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.