ICU Registered Nurse Job in Wausau, WI

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 8-bed Neuro ICU. You will work three 12-hour day shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a guaranteed 36 hours weekly. This is a 13-week contract beginning July 6, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in the Neuro ICU, with possible float to Medical-Surgical ICU and other critical care units as needed
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and bedside ICU procedures including line placement and intubation
• Manage patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, head injury, and neurosurgery cases
• Handle external ventricular drains (EVDs) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
• Assist with bolt and drain bedside placements alongside Neurosurgery
• Chart in EPIC and manage independent patient care with timely task completion

Requirements:

• Current Wisconsin RN License
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• ACLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience; 1 travel assignment preferred
• Medical-Surgical ICU and/or Neuro ICU background with strong neurological assessment skills
• EPIC charting experience
• Associate Degree or Certificate required

Schedule Details:

• Every other weekend and holiday requirement
• No on-call obligations; contract eligible for up to 36 hours of low census unbillable hours
• Unit may implement low census in 4-hour increments, which may result in 4- or 8-hour shift requests

Additional Information:

• You must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Any color scrubs are permitted
• During flu season, unvaccinated travelers must wear masks at all times per facility policy

Compensation: $2,351.52 weekly