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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit | Cardiac Tower

The Staff Pad
Wausau, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Tower & Progressive Care Unit

Wausau, WI | Full-Time | Multiple Shifts Available

Step Into a New Era of Cardiac Nursing

Aspirus is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our newly expanded, state-of-the-art Cardiac Tower and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Wausau, WI.

This is more than a traditional bedside nursing opportunity. It’s a chance to work with complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients, gain high-acuity clinical experience, and develop advanced skills in a modern cardiac care environment.

Whether you're an experienced RN ready for your next challenge or a new graduate looking to build a strong clinical foundation, this opportunity offers hands-on learning, supportive teamwork, and room to grow.

Why RNs Are Excited About This Opportunity

  • Newly expanded Cardiac Tower with modern technology and workspaces
  • Gain high-acuity, ICU-level clinical exposure in a PCU setting
  • Care for complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients
  • Build experience with IV drips, chest tubes, central lines, and advanced telemetry
  • Work alongside experienced nurses and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Opportunities to advance into Charge RN and specialty leadership roles
  • Multiple shift options available
  • New graduates and experienced RNs welcome

What You’ll Gain

  • Advanced cardiac and high-acuity nursing experience
  • Exposure to complex patient conditions and interventions
  • Experience managing patients in a high-acuity PCU environment
  • Opportunities for continued professional and clinical growth

What You’ll Do

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients
  • Monitor high-acuity patients and recognize changes in condition
  • Manage IV drips, chest tubes, central lines, and advanced telemetry
  • Respond quickly and appropriately to changes in patient status
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Deliver patient-centered care focused on quality outcomes

What We’re Looking For

  • Current RN license in Wisconsin or compact-state eligibility
  • Interest in cardiac, high-acuity, or critical care nursing
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS preferred; training may be available if needed
  • New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply

About Aspirus

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Aspirus is committed to healing people, promoting health, and strengthening the communities it serves.

Build Your Future in Cardiac Nursing

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can challenge yourself clinically, work with complex cardiac patients, and grow your nursing career, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

And when you're off the clock, Wausau offers easy access to hiking, kayaking, skiing, and year-round outdoor activities, along with a more affordable cost of living than many larger metro areas.

Take the next step in your nursing career. Apply today!



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