Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Wausau, Wisconsin

Advance your travel nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel RN contract offers the opportunity to care for medically complex patients in a 36-bed Med/Surg Intermediate Care unit with a 4:1 patient ratio and a strong focus on telemetry, respiratory management, trauma recovery, and progressive patient care. Wausau is a welcoming central Wisconsin community known for scenic outdoor recreation, four-season activities, and convenient access to local amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 31, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, subject to orientation and applicable low-census provisions
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Floating: May float to inpatient units, including higher-acuity units, as needed

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Required experience in a stepdown, intermediate care, or progressive care unit
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Demonstrated ventilator and tracheostomy care experience
• Associate degree in nursing or an equivalent nursing certificate required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• ICU experience preferred
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and independent decision-making skills

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and intermediate-level care.
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly.
• Care for patients with weaning ventilators or tracheostomies, sepsis, trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, chest tubes, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injuries, and stroke.
• Manage patients receiving insulin infusions and those recovering from complex medical or surgical conditions.
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and evaluate treatment responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Float to other inpatient units when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.
• Respond effectively in a fast-paced environment and complete clinical tasks within established timeframes.

Apply now to join this cardiac stepdown 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.