Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Wausau, WI

Bring your cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or observation nursing experience to a 13-week travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin. Join a collaborative 8-bed unit caring for patients with complex medical and cardiac needs, supported by a focused nurse-to-patient ratio and strong interdisciplinary team. Wausau is a welcoming Central Wisconsin community known for its scenic Wisconsin River setting, abundant parks, outdoor recreation, and four-season lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220-$2,340
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Variable days and nights; approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: 8-bed cardiac stepdown and observation unit with an approximate 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Float Expectations: Float to inpatient units as needed

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, observation, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms; successful completion of an EKG examination during compliance
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Strong adaptability, resilience, communication, and collaboration skills

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care for patients in a cardiac stepdown and observation setting.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Care for patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, COPD, anemia, cellulitis, dehydration, and preoperative needs, as well as urology and gastrointestinal concerns.
• Administer and monitor cardiac and critical-care infusions, including Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin, according to facility protocols.
• Manage patients with stays of up to 48 hours while supporting a high volume of admissions and discharges.
• Complete accurate nursing documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families.
• Float to other inpatient units as needed and remain flexible as patient-care priorities change.
• Deliver compassionate, efficient patient care while contributing to a positive patient experience.

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