American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry/Step Down RN with strong cardiac experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week contract in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit
• Patient population includes post-op cardiac surgeries, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, vascular, med/surg overflow, and acute cardiac cases
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• Fast-paced environment with high patient turnover
• Shift is 12-hour days, 0700-1930
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• May be placed on low census call with a 2-hour callback minimum
• Uses Epic EMR; 1 year recent Epic experience required
• Primary responsibilities include managing stepdown cardiac patients and high-turnover care
• Must be resilient, adapt well to change, and able to work independently
• Candidates should have strong social and time management skills
• Scrub color is any color
• Mandatory masking during flu season if flu or COVID vaccination is declined
• Holiday coverage and floating required
• Unit closes for certain holidays, so hours may vary
• First time travelers are not eligible

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to pass EKG test in the first week of hire
• Minimum 1 year recent strong cardiac experience in Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU
• At least 2 years of IMC, PCU, or Telemetry nursing experience
• Experience administering Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro drips required
• At least one travel assignment must be completed
• One year recent Epic charting experience required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

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-650846. 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

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