REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT

Aspirus Health•Wausau, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a motivated, proactive Registered Nurse for its Short Stay Unit in Wausau, Wisconsin. The position is full-time or .9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) and works varied 12-hour shifts, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation. The nurse works on a 16-bed intermediate level-of-care unit in a fast-paced environment with frequent patient turnover and an average patient stay of 48 hours or less. The unit serves patients needing 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 supporting efficient throughput and high-quality care. The patient population spans many diagnoses and specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosciences, and neurology. Nurses also manage a variety of medication drips. The unit offers experience for both newly licensed and experienced nurses seeking to expand their skills.

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.
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
Able to adapt to frequent patient turnover in a fast-paced environment.
Current ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification may be required based on the primary department.
Minimum of three years practicing as an RN in a comparable setting is preferred/ideal.

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 unit.
Care for patients across a broad range of diagnoses and provider specialties.
Manage a variety of medication drips.