Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care / Step-Down Unit

The Staff Pad; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career growth

Strong leadership and structured workflows

Exposure to advanced cardiac care

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking Registered Nurses for a Critical Care / Step-Down Unit in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This role involves caring for patients with complex needs and working within a team-focused environment to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Qualified candidates will possess an RN license and certificates such as BLS, with ACLS preferred. The environment is fast-paced and oriented towards safety and effective outcomes, offering great exposure to critical care procedures and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license: Wisconsin or compact eligible.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity patients requiring advanced monitoring.
• Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
• Focus on delivering patient-centered care and safety.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Collaboration

Critical care management

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license (WI or compact eligible)

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse – Critical Care / Step-Down Unit

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system to hire Registered Nurses for a high‑acuity Critical Care / Step-Down Unit.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Provide care for patients requiring higher acuity monitoring (drips, chest tubes, central lines)
• Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team in a fast‑paced setting
• Manage frequent admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Deliver patient‑centered care with a focus on safety and outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• RN license (WI or compact eligible)
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Open to new grads and experienced nurses
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment

Why This Role

• Exposure to advanced cardiac and critical care pathways
• Strong leadership presence and structured workflows
• Expansion into a new cardiac‑focused tower
• Opportunities for growth into Charge RN and specialty roles