American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Telemetry Discipline : RN Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry / Step Down RN with strong cardiac experience and proficiency in Epic charting for a night shift contract. Responsibilities Work on a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit in a hospital setting Patient population includes post-op CABG / valve, thoracotomy, vascular procedures, arrhythmias, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacemaker, defib, ablations, acute chest pain / MI, as well as med / surg overflow cases Typical patient ratio is 1 : 4 with high patient turnover Shift is 12 hours, nights (1900-0730), every other weekend and holiday required Float to all inpatient units as needed No on-call or call back requirements Uses Epic EMR; one year recent Epic experience required Scrub color is any color Responsibilities include managing a fast-paced, high-turnover cardiac stepdown unit and delivering care to a diverse cardiac and overflow patient population Candidates must be resilient, adaptable, and able to complete tasks independently Every other holiday coverage is required Low census may result in unbillable hours with call-back pay if called in First week orientation hours are not guaranteed Candidates need to have strong social and communication skills Requirements Active WI or compact RN license required BLS and ACLS certifications required Must have at least 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac SDU / Intermediate Cardiac / Cardiac ICU) 2 years IMC / PCU / Telemetry experience required Must have completed at least one travel assignment Experience working with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips is required Must be able to pass an EKG test during the first week of hire One year recent Epic charting experience required Applicants must reside outside a 50-mile radius during the assignment Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-628583. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Nurse Telemetry Week • Wausau, Wisconsin, US