RN Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT - Sign on bonus eligible Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI Full-Time or .9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period, Varied 12-hour shifts, every third weekend, holiday rotation We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to frequent patient turnover. Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role. Unit Description: The Registered Nurse on our 16-bed intermediate level of care unit practices in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment with an average patient length of stay of 48 hours or less. A key focus of this unit is optimizing patient throughput while supporting efficient, high-quality care delivery. This dynamic setting offers a unique opportunity to care for a high volume of patients, allowing nurses to make a meaningful impact on many individuals in a short period of time. Our unit serves patients requiring observation, extended recovery, or ambulatory level of care. Nurses play a critical role in closely monitoring and assessing patients while collaborating with providers to determine the need for further treatment or discharge. You will care for a diverse patient population across a wide range of diagnoses and provider specialties, including but not limited to cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosciences, and neurology. Nurses on this unit also gain valuable experience managing a variety of medication drips, making this an excellent learning environment for both newly licensed and experienced nurses looking to expand their skill set. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care while incorporating evidence-based practice. Nurses on this unit play a key role in continuously improving care quality through data collection, analysis, and participation in process improvement initiatives. Experience/Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Certification in specialty desired. Ideally, there is a minimum of three years practicing as an RN in comparative setting. Possesses an active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN nursing license. Maintains specialty certification as per department scope of service. Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy). Current Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification may be required based on primary department. Why you'll love working here: Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more. Credentials: * CPR or BLS * REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE * ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT #J-18808-Ljbffr