- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Unit Overview
Short Stay PCU / Observation Unit
- 8-bed observation unit
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
- Fast-paced environment with a high volume of admissions and discharges
- Average patient stay is generally less than 48 hours
Patient Population
Observation patients, anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, pre- and post-operative urology patients, pre- and post-operative GI patients, and patients requiring Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, or Heparin drips.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg, Telemetry, PCU, or Observation Unit experience
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- Previous travel experience (minimum one completed assignment)
Required Certifications
- Active Wisconsin RN License
- BLS (AHA or ARC)
- ACLS (AHA or ARC)
Preferred
- NIHSS
Testing Requirement
- EKG examination required during compliance
- Candidates must demonstrate competency in telemetry interpretation
Technology & Equipment
- EMR: EPIC (required)
- IV Pumps
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis/Omnicell per facility standards
- Telemetry monitoring
At TotalMed, we offer industry-leading benefits that go beyond weekly pay, including: • Day-one health coverage • $1,000 referral bonus • License and certification reimbursement through Your Way Is Paid • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources • Travel reimbursement up to $1,000 • Housing assistance, including help with your deposit and first month’s rent • Paid sick leave for eligible employees • Pet insurance options • Dedicated recruiter and Quality Assurance support throughout onboarding
About TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1