Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital

$2,222-2,596/week
Posted 14 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • WI RN License
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Must be able to pass EKG test 1st week of hire
    Job details
  • Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry
  • CTU/Step Down RN - Aspirus Wausau Hospital - Wausau, WI
  • Auto Offer Unit
  • Start Date: 11/18/24
  • Guaranteed Hours Per Week: 36
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years IMC/PCU/Tele experience required and MUST HAVE 1 YEAR STRONG CARDIAC EXPERIENCE (Cardiac SDU/Intermediate Cardiac/Cardiac ICU)
  • Candidates cannot move forward in the interview process without experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro Drips
  • Required: at least ONE travel assignment must be completed
  • 1 year recent EPIC charting experience required
  • 44 Bed Intermediate cardiac stepdown. Fast-paced, high patient turnover. Post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, Vascular, Arrhythmia, CHF, Post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, Acute CP/MI, med/surg overflow i.e., detox, DKA, COPD exac, respiratory failure. Patient ratio typically 1:4
    Job requirements
  • WI RN License
  • BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Must be able to pass EKG test 1st week of hire
    Schedule information
  • 12 hours NOCS 1900-0730
  • Float to all inpatient units as needed
  • On Call/Call Back Requirements: Able to take call if wanted
  • Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend. Every other holiday
    Unit specific information
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years IMC/PCU/Tele experience required and MUST HAVE 1 YEAR STRONG CARDIAC EXPERIENCE
  • Unit Information: 44 Bed Intermediate cardiac stepdown, high patient turnover, various conditions treated and procedures done
    Additional Details
  • Hard worker, Resilient and Manages Change well
  • Social candidates: Able to manage independently and complete tasks timely
  • Scrub Colors: N/A
  • GSA hours are not guaranteed the week of Orientation. Traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays where the unit is closed.
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Everyone works together

Cons

When you win a daisy or a sunshine award you don't get the pins because your a travelor pretty cheap

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Contract Position May '24
Review of Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Oct 11, 2024
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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Level II Trauma
  • Teaching Institution
  • 239 beds
  • Magnet
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS333 Pine Ridge BlvdWausau, WI 54401
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About Wausau, WI

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
  • The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
  • Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
  • The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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