REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on a 16-bed intermediate level of care unit in a fast-paced, high-turnover setting where the average patient stay is 48 hours or less. The unit serves patients requiring observation, extended recovery, or ambulatory-level care. Nurses closely monitor and assess patients and collaborate with providers to determine whether further treatment or discharge is appropriate, while helping optimize patient throughput and deliver efficient, high-quality care. The nurse cares for a diverse patient population across many diagnoses and specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosciences, and neurology. The role also involves managing a variety of medication drips. The unit offers a learning environment for newly licensed and experienced nurses looking to expand their skills. The position is based at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin, and is a full-time or 0.9 FTE role: 72 hours per pay period, with 12-hour day shifts, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation. Sign-on bonus eligible.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN nursing license.
- Current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain specialty certification as required by the department’s scope of service.
- Current ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification may be required based on the primary department.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt well to frequent patient turnover in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Specialty certification desired.
- Ideally, at least three years of RN practice in a comparable setting.
Responsibilities
- Closely monitor and assess patients requiring observation, extended recovery, or ambulatory-level care.
- Collaborate with providers to determine whether patients need further treatment or are ready for discharge.
- Support efficient patient throughput and high-quality care delivery in a fast-paced, high-turnover setting.
- Provide nursing care to patients across a diverse range of diagnoses and provider specialties.
- Manage a variety of medication drips.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
- Benefits packages available for part-time and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one.
- Retirement plan with employer match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
