Critical Care RN — ICU/Step-Down with Growth Path

The Staff Pad; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Full benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to hire Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units.

This unit cares for a complex patient population including cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients—offering exposure to ICU-level skills in a structured, team-driven environment. Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, Supplemental.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license in WI or compact; trauma core course.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP preferred.
• Open to new grads and experienced nurses.
• 3+ years RN experience in a comparable setting.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity patients requiring monitoring and advanced interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.
• Manage frequent admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Deliver patient-centered care focused on safety and outcomes.

Skills

High-acuity patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to hire Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units.

This unit cares for a complex patient population including cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients—offering exposure to ICU-level skills in a structured, team-driven environment. Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time, Supplemental.