About this opportunity
Aspirus, Inc lists this REGISTERED NURSE - MED SURG INTERMEDIATE CARE opportunity in town of wausau, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
REGISTERED NURSE -Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Join the Intermediate Care Unit where critical care skills meet collaborative nursing
Full Time (.9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period), Day/night rotation. Every third weekend and holiday
May be eligible for sign on bonus
The Registered Nurse is a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the provision of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care provided that incorporates evidence-based practice. A key aspect of the work of Nursing is to continually improve the quality of nursing care by collecting and analyzing data.
Experience/Qualifications:
Associate degree in nursing required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Certification in specialty desired.
Ideally, there is a minimum of three years practicing as an RN in comparative setting.
Possesses an active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN nursing license.
Maintains specialty certification as per department scope of service.
Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
Current Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification may be required based on primary department.
Unit Description:
Our IMC Unit has 38-beds, is a fast-paced critical care step-down environment designed for nurses who want to use the full scope of their clinical skills. Our IMC team provides high-acuity care while maintaining a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that values teamwork, learning, and professional growth.
Our unit specializes in caring for critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and advanced nursing care, including:
Tracheostomy and ventilator patients
Alcohol and substance withdrawal management
Traumatic brain injuries
Respiratory failure
Post-operative patients requiring higher-level monitoring
Chest tube management
Enteral feeds and TPN
Complex wound care
Working in IMC means no two days are the same. Nurses care for a wide variety of diagnoses while strengthening critical thinking, assessment skills, and advanced nursing interventions. IMC is a place to grow your expertise, strengthen your critical care skills, and be part of a team that supports each other and our patients every day.
Why Work on IMC?
Use the full scope of your nursing skills with a wide range of patient conditions
Fast-paced environment that builds strong clinical experience
Collaborative team culture with strong nurse support
Flexible scheduling options including variable shifts or strictly nights
Every 3rd weekend rotation/Holiday rotation
Seniority perks (one additional weekend off, preferred shift, etc.)
Why you'll love Aspirus:
Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
PTO accrual from day one!
Generous retirement plan with match available.
Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world‑class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care. Wausau, Wisconsin
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community‑directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
Credentials:
Essential:
CPR or BLS
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
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