Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Week Contract in Wausau, WI

Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown and intermediate care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 12-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced RN with telemetry, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and complex patient care experience. Wausau offers a welcoming community surrounded by Northwoods scenery, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to central Wisconsin amenities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 12-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Schedule: 12-hour day/night shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 48 guaranteed hours per week, with orientation and holiday scheduling provisions
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Unit: Eight-bed observation and intermediate care unit with average stays of up to 48 hours
• Charting: EPIC experience required
• Floating: May float to inpatient units, including intermediate care and cardiac telemetry units, as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin
• At least 3 years of relevant nursing experience, including cardiac stepdown, telemetry, observation, or intermediate care experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification is highly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms; successful completion of an EKG assessment may be required during compliance
• Strong adaptability, time management, communication, and independent decision-making skills

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to observation, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and intermediate care patients.
• Care for patients with conditions including anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre- and post-operative urologic and gastrointestinal needs.
• Monitor and manage cardiac, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin infusions according to clinical protocols.
• Perform frequent patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Interpret telemetry and EKG findings and respond appropriately to rhythm changes.
• Manage a high volume of admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining accurate documentation in EPIC.
• Float to other inpatient units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate patient care.
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to support positive care outcomes.
• Remain flexible and resilient in a fast-paced healthcare environment with frequently changing priorities.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a supportive healthcare team in a rewarding central Wisconsin nursing assignment.

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.