REGISTERED NURSE - CARDIAC TELEMETRY UNIT
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on the Cardiac Telemetry Unit (CTU) at Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. The unit cares for critically ill patients who need close monitoring and advanced nursing care, including patients recovering from heart, vascular, or lung procedures and surgeries. Common diagnoses include acute coronary syndrome, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, hypertensive urgency, myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, pneumothorax, pulmonary embolus, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular regurgitation. The Registered Nurse supports Aspirus’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The job description also describes the Registered Nurse Team Lead as collaborating with formal leadership and multidisciplinary teams to sustain a professional practice and healthy work environment, coordinate nurses and other healthcare providers within a department, oversee department functioning, participate in direct patient care, and help ensure resources for safe, high-quality care. The role offers work in a fast-paced environment, collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams, and a culture that values employees’ input and professional growth. Scheduling is described as full-time or .9 FTE, with 12-hour night shifts, every third weekend, and holiday rotation. Seniority perks may include preferred shifts, weekend trade opportunities, and an every-fourth-weekend rotation after five years of service.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing required.
- At least four years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse, including two years in a charge nurse role or relevant experience.
- Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification; acceptable training includes American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer with AED.
- Credentials listed as essential: CPR or BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Registered Nurse License.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Certification in the specialty desired.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Provide care to critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing care, including those recovering from heart, vascular, or lung procedures or surgeries.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Support Aspirus’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
- For the Team Lead duties described, coordinate nurses and other healthcare providers within a department, oversee department functioning in collaboration with formal leadership, participate in direct patient care, and help ensure resources for safe, high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part-time and full-time employees.
- PTO accrual from day one.
- Retirement plan with employer match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
- Seniority perks may include preferred shifts, weekend trade opportunities, and an every-fourth-weekend rotation after five years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
