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 Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Wausau, Wisconsin Start your next 13-week travel nursing contract as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, caring for complex patients in a high-acuity Med/Surg Intermediate Care and telemetry unit. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a resilient, adaptable Registered Nurse who is confident managing medically complex patients in a fast-paced stepdown, PCU, or intermediate care environment. Wausau offers a welcoming central Wisconsin community with abundant outdoor recreation, scenic surroundings, and easy access to year-round activities. Travel Nursing Job Details Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown, Med/Surg Intermediate Care, and Telemetry Nursing Contract: 13 weeks Start Date: November 2, 2026 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,340 Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday Unit: Med/Surg Intermediate Care unit with approximately 36 beds and heavy telemetry monitoring Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1 Floating: May float to inpatient units, including higher-acuity areas, as needed Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience; stepdown, intermediate care, or PCU experience is required At least one prior travel nursing assignment is required Previous ventilator and tracheostomy care experience is required ICU experience is preferred Level II trauma experience is preferred Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Experience with EPIC is preferred Ability to complete an EKG examination during compliance Strong time-management, communication, independence, and adaptability skills Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, and telemetry monitoring. Monitor and manage patients with telemetry needs, sepsis, trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, chest tubes, stroke, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord injury, and insulin drips. Care for stable patients who are weaning from ventilators or require tracheostomy management. Support patients receiving care for alcohol detoxification, colostomies, and ileostomies. Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly. Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in EPIC. Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized treatment plans. Float to other inpatient units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care. Demonstrate resilience, initiative, and the ability to complete assignments efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your healthcare career. 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 528496. 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.