Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,412 per week

About the role

Alliance Services, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Specialty and Discipline

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday rotation required
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Contract eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours

Work Environment

• 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit; fast-paced with high patient turnover
• Patient ratio typically 1:4
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute CP/MI, and med/surg overflow including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and Fem Pop Bypass

Requirements

• Must be able to pass EKG test during first week of hire
• Candidates must have experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro Drips
• Minimum 1 year of strong cardiac experience required (Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU)
• Minimum 2 years of IMC/PCU/Telemetry experience required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• Minimum 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Facility

This facility is a full-service hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and specialty care services. The cardiac telemetry and stepdown unit is a high-acuity, fast-paced environment supporting complex cardiac and surgical patients, including post-operative and interventional cardiology cases. The facility values resilient, independent healthcare professionals who can manage change effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Location

Wausau, WI

Wausau, Wisconsin is a vibrant mid-sized city nestled along the Wisconsin River, offering a wonderful blend of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions, including world-class whitewater kayaking, hiking, and skiing at nearby Rib Mountain State Park. The area provides a high quality of life with a welcoming community, affordable living, and beautiful four-season scenery making it a fantastic destination for traveling healthcare professionals.

Pay

• Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2412
• $500 CONTRACT COMPLETION BONUS

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit and accessible payroll support
• 401k with 100% matching
• Monthly reimbursement for health insurance
• Maximum non-tax stipends available including lodging, meals and incidentals
• 24/7 On-call support