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 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an 8-bed observation/short stay 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; completion of an EKG exam during compliance is required
• Manage a high volume of admissions and discharges with average patient stays up to 48 hours
• Float to all inpatient units as needed, including IMC and CTU units
• Collaborate with team and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient experience while managing tasks independently and efficiently

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License required
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips required
• Candidates who decline flu and 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, medical-surgical, or telemetry units
• Experience managing drip medications in an intermediate or step-down care setting
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and positive attitude in fast-paced, frequently changing environments

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic intermediate care team with a structured 13-week contract offering rotating shift variety and exposure to a broad range of patient populations
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced unit where adaptability and clinical skill are valued and supported