Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry Unit (CTU) | Full-Time

The Staff Pad; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a regional healthcare provider in Wausau, WI to recruit Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry Unit. You will care for complex patients in a fast-paced environment and gain hands-on experience with cardiac care.

We welcome both experienced RNs and new graduates who demonstrate strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and clear communication. This role offers full-time hours, day and night shifts, and opportunities to grow within the cardiac specialty.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license or eligibility through a compact license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience in high-acuity cardiac/telemetry nursing preferred; new grads encouraged.
• Ability to think critically and communicate effectively in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity cardiac and medical patients.
• Monitor complex patients and manage multiple drips on the telemetry unit.
• Care for patients with chest tubes and central lines.
• Assess patients and recognize changes in condition; respond promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Clinical judgment

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Wausau, WI | Full-Time | Days & Nights | 12-Hour Shifts

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable regional healthcare organization in Wausau, WI to hire Registered Nurses (RNs) for a high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for RNs who want to expand their cardiac nursing expertise while caring for complex patients in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You’ll care for patients with conditions including post-operative open-heart, CHF, and vascular cases, while gaining hands-on experience with chest tubes, central lines, and multiple drips.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-acuity, ICU-adjacent experience
  
• Work with complex cardiac and medical patients
  
• Opportunity to grow alongside a new cardiac tower
  
• Supportive leadership and experienced nursing team
  
• Hands-on experience with advanced cardiac care
  
• Career pathways into Charge RN and cardiac specialties
  
• Strong opportunity for clinical and professional growth
  

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity cardiac and medical patients
  
• Monitor complex patients and manage multiple drips
  
• Care for patients with chest tubes and central lines
  
• Assess patients and recognize changes in condition
  
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  Deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting
  

What We’re Looking For

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or eligibility through a compact license
  
• BLS and ACLS certification
  
• Experienced RNs and new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply
  
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
  Excellent teamwork and communication
  

Take Your Cardiac Nursing Skills to the Next Level

If you're looking for an opportunity to gain high-acuity cardiac experience, strengthen your clinical skills, and work alongside an experienced nursing team, this could be the right next step in your career.