Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 0.9FTE | Multiple 12 Hour Shifts
About The Position
The Staff Pad is partnering 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. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen cardiac, telemetry, progressive care, or critical-care skills by caring for complex patients alongside experienced professionals. You will gain hands-on experience with patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, vascular disease, and complex pulmonary conditions. The position is full-time, 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with flexible 12-hour shifts, requiring every third weekend and two holidays per year. Shifts include 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM, and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
