Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Wausau, WI
TotalMed RN
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,307/weekOverview
- Start Date11/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,040/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown RN — Assignment Details
Unit: CTU/PCU — 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit
Requirements
- 2 years of IMC/PCU/Telemetry experience, including at least 1 year of strong cardiac experience in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care or cardiac ICU
- At least 1 completed travel assignment
- Experience with amiodarone, Cardizem and nitroglycerin drips required
- Wisconsin RN license, BLS and ACLS; AHA or ARC accepted
- 1 year of recent Epic charting experience
- Must pass an EKG exam during the first week
- PCU and Telemetry checklists preferred
Schedule and patient care
- Ratio: Typically 1:4
- Unit pace: Fast-paced with frequent admissions and discharges
- Patients: Post-op CABG/valve surgery, thoracotomy, vascular surgery, arrhythmias, CHF, acute chest pain/MI and post-cath, pacemaker, defibrillator and ablation patients
- Additional patients: Med/Surg overflow, including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbations and respiratory failure
- Floating: All inpatient units as needed
- Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Scrubs: Any color
Employer
TotalMed RN
34 nurses recommend working with TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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