Travel Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN - $2,495 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 7-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Wausau, WI Experienced Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Wausau, Wisconsin, for a 7-week travel nursing assignment with competitive weekly pay and progressive care experience. Provide exceptional nursing care for medically complex patients in a supportive cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting. This on-site travel nurse job offers experienced RNs the opportunity to build on their progressive care expertise while serving patients in a vibrant Wisconsin community known for its scenic riverfront, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere. Travel Nursing Job Details Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Med-Surg Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340 Contract Length: 7 weeks Start Date: October 12, 2026 Shift: 12-hour variable day and night shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Guaranteed Hours: 24 hours per week, subject to orientation and holiday scheduling policies Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday Orientation: 8 hours Patient Population: Progressive care patients requiring close monitoring, heavy telemetry, and complex nursing interventions Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience required Recent cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, progressive care, PCU, or telemetry nursing experience required At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience required ICU experience preferred Level II trauma experience preferred EPIC electronic medical record charting experience preferred Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and intermediate care patients Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition requiring timely intervention Care for patients with complex conditions, including sepsis, trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, and alcohol detoxification Manage patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, insulin infusions, colostomies, and ileostomies Deliver safe, individualized patient care while maintaining a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 4:1 Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate treatment plans and promote positive patient outcomes Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record Float to other inpatient units, including higher-acuity areas, as needed Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge needs Support a culture of teamwork, resilience, accountability, and high-quality patient care Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and bring your progressive care expertise to a dedicated 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 526440. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.