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

The Staff Pad; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad, in Wausau, WI, is partnering with a regional healthcare organization to hire Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This full-time role offers days and nights on 12-hour shifts and a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You’ll care for patients with postoperative open-heart, CHF, and vascular conditions, gaining hands-on experience with chest tubes, central lines, and multiple drips, while growing clinically and professionally with an experienced nursing team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

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-centred 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.