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 | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Onsite | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed observation/short stay 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
• 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 of 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
• Compliance with facility masking policy is mandatory for travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination during flu season — no exceptions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Background in observation units, medical-surgical, or telemetry settings
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to frequent changes throughout a shift with a positive, flexible attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Why Join Us

• Expected 36 hours per week in a dynamic, fast-paced observation unit offering diverse clinical exposure across multiple inpatient settings
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, adaptability, and high-quality patient care