Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!Job TitleRegistered Nurse – Cardiac Progressive Care / TelemetryLocationWausau, WI | Acute CareSchedule / Job TypeContract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Days, 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday requiredKey ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with a typical 1:4 patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environmentManage a diverse cardiac patient population including post-op CABG/valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillation, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow (e.g., detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, Fem-Pop bypass) Administer and monitor vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro dripsPass an EKG competency test during the first week of hireFloat to all inpatient units as needed based on census demandsDocument accurately using Epic EMR in accordance with unit standardsRequired QualificationsActive Wisconsin RN License requiredBLS and ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC) Minimum 1 year of strong cardiac experience in a Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU settingMinimum 2 years of IMC/PCU/Telemetry experience requiredDemonstrated experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips required — candidates without this experience cannot advance in the interview processMinimum 1 year of recent Epic charting experience requiredAt least one prior travel assignment must have been completedPreferred Experience / SkillsStrong ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and adapt well to change in a high-acuity environmentExperience with post-operative cardiac surgical patients including CABG and valve repair/replacementFamiliarity with cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia interpretation, and device management (pacer, defibrillator)