Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights) | 7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM | Every other weekend and every other holiday required | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed observation/intermediate care unit with a 1:4 patient ratio, managing conditions such as anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre/post-op urology and GI cases
• Administer and monitor IV drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips; complete an EKG exam during compliance onboarding
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, including IMC and CTU units
• Manage a high volume of admissions and discharges, with average patient stays up to 48 hours
• Collaborate independently with team members and ancillary staff to ensure a positive patient experience while adapting to frequent shift-level changes

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
• During flu season, travelers who decline flu or COVID vaccination are required to wear a mask at all times per facility policy; compliance is mandatory with no exceptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Background in observation units, medical-surgical, or telemetry settings
• Strong adaptability and resilience with the ability to manage change effectively throughout a shift
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and willingness to ask questions

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic intermediate care team in a fast-paced observation setting with consistent expected weekly hours and a structured rotating schedule
• Opportunity to expand clinical experience across multiple inpatient units in a supportive hospital environment