REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT

Aspirus, Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits for part- and full-time

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Short Stay Unit in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role supports a fast-paced, high-turnover unit with a focus on timely patient throughput and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care, with collaboration across providers to determine needs and discharges. Night shifts require weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Active Wisconsin and/or Michigan RN license.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Specialty certification if applicable per department.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care on the unit.
• Monitor and care for high-turnover patient population.
• Collaborate with providers to determine care needs and discharges.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and data collection.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

REGISTERED NURSE - SHORT STAY UNIT
Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WIFull-Time or .9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period. Night shift (7pm - 7am), will include weekend/holiday rotation

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to frequent patient turnover. Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Unit Description:

The Registered Nurse on our 16-bed intermediate level of care unit practices in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment with an average patient length of stay of 48 hours or less. A key focus of this unit is optimizing patient throughput while supporting efficient, high-quality care delivery. This dynamic setting offers a unique opportunity to care for a high volume of patients, allowing nurses to make a meaningful impact on many individuals in a short period of time.

Our unit serves patients requiring observation, extended recovery, or ambulatory level of care. Nurses play a critical role in closely monitoring and assessing patients while collaborating with providers to determine the need for further treatment or discharge. You will care for a diverse patient population across a wide range of diagnoses and provider specialties, including but not limited to cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, plastics, urology, general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosciences, and neurology. Nurses on this unit also gain valuable experience managing a variety of medication drips, making this an excellent learning environment for both newly licensed and experienced nurses looking to expand their skill set.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care while incorporating evidence-based practice. Nurses on this unit play a key role in continuously improving care quality through data collection, analysis, and participation in process improvement initiatives.

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.

Employee Benefits

• 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. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: 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.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• * CPR or BLS
• * REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
• * ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT