Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Wausau, Wisconsin

Seeking an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Wausau, Wisconsin. Join a collaborative intermediate care team and provide compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced observation and short-stay environment. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for a nurse skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and complex medical and post-operative patient care. Wausau offers a welcoming central Wisconsin community, abundant outdoor recreation, scenic surroundings, and a strong quality of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220-$2,340
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: 8-bed Short Stay/Intermediate Care Unit
• Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Travel Requirement: Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the work location

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, observation, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Recent EPIC charting experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring skills; an EKG assessment is required during compliance
• Adaptability, resilience, organization, and a positive approach to frequent changes in patient volume and unit needs

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive registered nursing care for patients in an observation and intermediate care setting, with an average stay of up to 48 hours
• Care for patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre- and post-operative urology and gastrointestinal conditions
• Monitor and manage cardiac, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin infusions according to clinical standards and provider orders
• Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Support high-volume admissions, discharges, transfers, and transitions of care
• Float to inpatient units, including intermediate care and cardiac telemetry units, as needed
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, and nursing colleagues to promote safe, timely, and patient-centered care
• Complete accurate clinical documentation in EPIC and maintain compliance with unit and professional standards

Apply now to join this cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Wausau, Wisconsin, and advance your Registered Nurse career in central Wisconsin.

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.