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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel

Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Float Requirements: Will float between Neuro Critical Care ICU and MSICU units; possible float to other critical care and inpatient units as needed
On Call/Call Back: May be low censused and put on call; minimum 2-hour call back

8-bed Neuro unit with patients from Med/Surg ICU
Patient types include Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Head Injury, Neurosurgery
Experience with Neuro Interventional patients is a plus
Familiarity with EVDs (External Ventricular Drains) and ICP (Intracranial Pressure) monitoring required

Neuro assessments and basic bedside ICU procedures (e.g., line placement, intubation)
Neuro-specific procedures including bolt and drain bedside placements with Neurosurgery
Future care of Neuro interventional patients

License: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Experience: Minimum 2 years in Med/Surg ICU and/or Neuro ICU with strong neuro assessment skills required
Travel Experience: 1 prior travel assignment preferred
Charting: EPIC experience required

Must be able to manage independently, be resilient, and adapt well to change
Scrub colors: any color allowed
Radius rule: Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
During flu season, travelers declining flu and COVID vaccinations must wear a mask at all times per facility policy (mandatory compliance)
Contract includes eligibility for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours; call back pay applies if called in during these hours
GSA hours not guaranteed during orientation week

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment with a critical care focus and strong neuro skills.

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ADDRESS333 Pine Ridge BoulevardWausau, WI 54401

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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