REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT

Aspirus Health•Wausau, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, proactive Registered Nurse for its 16-bed Short Stay Unit, an intermediate level of care unit with frequent patient turnover and an average patient stay of 48 hours or less. The unit serves patients requiring observation, extended recovery, or ambulatory-level care. Nurses closely monitor and assess patients, collaborate with providers to determine whether further treatment or discharge is appropriate, and support efficient patient throughput and high-quality care delivery. The role involves caring for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and across numerous specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosciences, and neurology. Nurses also manage a variety of medication drips. The position is suitable for newly licensed and experienced nurses seeking to develop their skills. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using evidence-based practice, as well as contributing to care-quality improvement through data collection, analysis, and participation in process improvement initiatives. This is a full-time or 0.9 FTE position, with 72 hours per pay period, working 12-hour night shifts, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Aspirus offers benefits for part-time and full-time employees, including PTO accrual from day one, a retirement plan with a match, and a wellness program for employees and their families.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing required.
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 Heart Association ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification may be required based on the primary department.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent patient turnover.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Specialty certification desired.
Ideally, at least three years practicing as an RN in a comparative setting.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using evidence-based practice.
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.
Care for patients across a diverse range of diagnoses and provider specialties.
Manage a variety of medication drips.
Collect and analyze data and participate in process improvement initiatives to continuously improve care quality.