Registered Nurse (RN) – Charge Nurse Track | High-Acuity Care

The Staff Pad; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading regional healthcare organization in Wausau, WI to recruit Registered Nurses for a high-acuity clinical environment.

If you're an experienced RN seeking competitive pay, opportunities for leadership growth, and advanced cardiac/critical care experience, this role offers a strong team culture and ongoing professional development. You'll work with multidisciplinary providers and mentor newer staff as you expand your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or compact-state eligibility.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in Critical care, ICU, IMCU, or telemetry.
• Leadership or preceptor experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity patients.
• Manage complex patient assignments and changing clinical conditions.
• Monitor patients and recognize changes requiring intervention.
• Provide cardiac, critical care, and advanced nursing care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Support and mentor newer nurses.
• Contribute to quality improvement and positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical care experience

ICU experience

Telemetry/step-down

Leadership/preceptor experience

Education

RN license in Wisconsin

BLS certification

Job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading regional healthcare organization in Wausau, WI to recruit Registered Nurses (RNs) for a high-acuity clinical environment.

If you're an experienced RN looking for competitive pay, professional growth, advanced clinical experience, and a strong team environment, this is an opportunity to take your nursing career to the next level.

Why Join This Team?

• $36-$51/hour, based on experience
• Work with high-acuity and medically complex patients
• Develop advanced critical care and cardiac nursing skills
• Strong, collaborative nursing team and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for Charge RN, Team Lead, and leadership growth
• Expand your clinical expertise in a progressive hospital environment
• Work alongside experienced nurses and multidisciplinary providers

What You'll Do

• Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity patients
• Manage complex patient assignments and changing clinical conditions
• Monitor patients and recognize changes requiring intervention
• Provide cardiac, critical care, and advanced nursing care
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support and mentor newer nurses
• Contribute to quality improvement and positive patient outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or compact-state eligibility
• BLS certification
• RN experience in Critical care, ICU, IMCU, step-down, progressive care, telemetry, or a similar high-acuity setting
• Cardiac care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Nurses with leadership or preceptor experience are encouraged to apply

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

If you're ready to grow your clinical skills, take on greater responsibility, and join a team that values experienced nurses, we want to hear from you.