Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown and progressive care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. This on-site travel nursing assignment is ideal for a resilient, adaptable RN who is confident caring for higher-acuity patients, managing complex treatment plans, and collaborating across inpatient units. Located in central Wisconsin, Wausau offers a welcoming community, access to the Wisconsin River, and abundant year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour variable day or night shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: Medical-surgical intermediate care/cardiac stepdown and progressive care
• Float Expectations: May float to inpatient units, including higher-acuity areas, as needed
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent Stepdown, Intermediate Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or cardiac stepdown nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Demonstrated ventilator and tracheostomy care experience
• Ability to care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and complex medical-surgical interventions
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• ICU experience and Level II trauma experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and thrive in a high-acuity healthcare environment

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac stepdown, progressive care, and medical-surgical intermediate-care patients
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac and clinical status
• Care for patients with sepsis, trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, chest tubes, colostomies, and ileostomies
• Manage patients receiving insulin infusions and those requiring ventilator or tracheostomy support
• Complete assessments, administer medications, perform treatments, and document care accurately in EPIC
• Prioritize care for an approximately 4:1 patient assignment while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Float to other inpatient units as needed and adapt quickly to varying patient acuity
• Participate in required weekend and holiday rotations
• Promote a supportive, efficient, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated inpatient 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.