Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry RN
Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital

Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down RN

Overview

• Travel assignment in Wausau, Wisconsin
• 13-week contract
• Start date: ASAP
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 12-hour night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend and every other holiday

Required Qualifications

• WI RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• Must be able to pass EKG test in the first week of hire
• At least 1 year strong cardiac experience
• 2 years IMC/PCU/Tele experience
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips
• At least one prior travel assignment must have been completed
• 1 year recent EPIC charting experience

Unit Details

• 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit
• Fast-paced, high patient turnover
• Typical patient ratio: 1:4
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute CP/MI, and med/surg overflow such as detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and Fem Pop Bypass

Float Scope

• Float to all inpatient units as needed

Additional Notes

• Low census may occur in 4-hour increments, including working only 4 or 8 hours of a shift
• Scrub color: any color
• Candidate should be able to work independently, complete tasks timely, and manage change well
• During flu season, declining flu and COVID vaccination requires wearing a mask at all times