Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit | New Grads Welcome

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.