Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Explore a travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week contract is ideal for a Registered Nurse with intermediate care, observation, medical-surgical, and cardiac telemetry experience. Join a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying scenic Wisconsin landscapes, outdoor recreation, parks, trails, and rivers in a welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care
• Unit: Short Stay and Observation Unit
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Schedule: Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day/night variable shifts, including approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Charting System: Epic

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• At least 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Epic charting experience
• Strong telemetry knowledge with the ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Ability to successfully complete an EKG examination during compliance
• NIHSS certification or experience is highly preferred

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in an 8-bed observation and intermediate care unit.
• Care for patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre- and post-operative urology and gastrointestinal conditions.
• Monitor and manage cardiac, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin infusions according to established protocols.
• Perform frequent patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Support a high volume of admissions and discharges for patients with stays of up to 48 hours.
• Float to inpatient units, including intermediate care and cardiac telemetry areas, as needed.
• Deliver organized, compassionate patient care while working independently and collaborating with ancillary staff.
• Adapt positively to changing patient needs, workflow demands, and unit priorities throughout each shift.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a committed 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.