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) | 12-Hour Variable Shifts, Days/Nights (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) | Rotating | Onsite | 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed short stay/observation 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 cardiac and other 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 members and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient experience while managing tasks independently and efficiently

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Background in observation units, medical-surgical, or telemetry settings
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, high-change environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive, team-oriented attitude

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to join a newly opening unit from the ground floor, contributing to the development of team culture and workflows from day one
• Guaranteed hours per week provide stability, with overtime available after 48 hours worked