Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 7-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Wausau, WI

Experienced Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Wausau, Wisconsin, for a 7-week travel nursing assignment with competitive weekly pay and progressive care experience.

Provide exceptional nursing care for medically complex patients in a supportive cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting. This on-site travel nurse job offers experienced RNs the opportunity to build on their progressive care expertise while serving patients in a vibrant Wisconsin community known for its scenic riverfront, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Med-Surg Intermediate Care / Progressive Care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220-$2,340
• Contract Length: 7 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour variable day and night shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 24 hours per week, subject to orientation and holiday scheduling policies
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Patient Population: Progressive care patients requiring close monitoring, heavy telemetry, and complex nursing interventions

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Recent cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, progressive care, PCU, or telemetry nursing experience required
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment required
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience required
• ICU experience preferred
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• EPIC electronic medical record charting experience preferred
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and intermediate care patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition requiring timely intervention
• Care for patients with complex conditions, including sepsis, trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, and alcohol detoxification
• Manage patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, chest tubes, insulin infusions, colostomies, and ileostomies
• Deliver safe, individualized patient care while maintaining a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 4:1
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate treatment plans and promote positive patient outcomes
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record
• Float to other inpatient units, including higher-acuity areas, as needed
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge needs
• Support a culture of teamwork, resilience, accountability, and high-quality patient care

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and bring your progressive care expertise to a dedicated healthcare team.

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.