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 Rotating Days/Nights | 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 cardiac and medical 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
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday as required

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
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification highly preferred
• Background in observation, medical-surgical, or telemetry units
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks efficiently, and collaborate with team and ancillary staff
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic intermediate care team with exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of clinical skill sets in a supportive acute care environment
• Low census hours are managed in increments and are not considered on-call, offering a degree of schedule predictability throughout the contract