Wausau, WI | Full-Time | 0.9 FTE | 72 Hours per Pay Period | 12-Hour Shifts
Take Your Cardiac Nursing Career to the Next Level
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading regional healthcare system in Wausau, Wisconsin to recruit Registered Nurses (RNs) for a high-acuity 44-bed Cardiac Telemetry Step-Down Unit.
If you're an RN looking to strengthen your cardiac, telemetry, progressive care, or critical-care skills, this is an opportunity to care for complex patients while working alongside experienced nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
You'll gain hands-on experience caring for patients with acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, vascular disease, and complex pulmonary conditions.
Why This Cardiac Telemetry Role Stands Out
- 44-bed high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry Step-Down Unit
- Care for complex cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary patients
- Exposure to patients recovering from heart, vascular, and lung procedures
- Strengthen telemetry, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills
- Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Join a nationally recognized cardiovascular program
- Flexible 12-hour shift options
- Opportunities for continued professional and clinical growth
- Seniority benefits include preferred shifts and additional weekend trade opportunities
Schedule: Full-Time | 0.9 FTE (72 Hours per Pay Period)
- 12-hour shifts | Every 3rd weekend | Two holidays per year
- 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a high-acuity cardiac telemetry environment
- Continuously monitor patients and recognize changes in condition
- Use strong clinical judgment and critical thinking to respond to changes in patient status
- Care for patients recovering from cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary procedures
- Manage patients with complex cardiac and pulmonary conditions
- Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate documentation and promote patient safety and quality outcomes
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment
Patients You'll Care For
Gain experience with complex conditions including:
- Acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension
- Pneumothorax and emphysema
- Hypertensive urgency
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Valvular heart disease
What We're Looking For
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
- Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN license
- Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- ACLS certification required within six months of hire
- Strong commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care
What You'll Get
- Competitive compensation: $36 - $51 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick time, and holidays
- Retirement savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Comprehensive wellness program with spouse participation
Grow Where Your Nursing Career Can Go
You'll be joining a healthcare organization recognized for its cardiovascular care while also providing advanced services in orthopedics, cancer, trauma and emergency medicine, women's health, and neurological and spine care.
The organization serves communities across Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and northeastern Minnesota, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow within a broad regional healthcare system.
If you're ready to build your cardiac nursing expertise and take your career to the next level, apply today.
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