Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down Registered Nurse (RN) in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized care on a high-volume, fast-paced intermediate cardiac stepdown unit. The role requires strong cardiac experience, the ability to manage complex patients, and adaptability to unit needs during a 13-week contract.
Job Details:
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Shift Details: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Certification Requirements: Wisconsin RN License, BLS, ACLSmust pass EKG test within the first week.
- Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of recent cardiac experience (Cardiac Step Down Unit, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU) & 2 years of IMC, Progressive Care Unit, or Telemetry experience.
- Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro Drips is required.
- Recent EPIC charting experience (minimum 1 year).
- Must possess a valid associate degree or certificate; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Unit Information:
- 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with high patient turnover.
- Typical patient ratio of 1:4.
- Care includes post-op CABG, valve surgeries, thoracotomy, vascular procedures, arrhythmias, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defibrillator, ablations, acute chest pain/myocardial infarction, and med/surg overflow such as detox, DKA, COPD exacerbations, respiratory failure, femoral pop bypass.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Float to all inpatient units as needed.
- Every other weekend and holiday work required.
- Ability to work independently, manage change, and handle a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1291861. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus