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

The Staff Pad; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wisconsin to hire Registered Nurses for high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units in Wausau. The role offers exposure to complex patient populations and structured, team-driven care delivery.

Position types include Full-Time, Part-Time, and Supplemental. Candidates should be licensed in WI (or compact) with BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable. New grads welcome; 3+ years RN experience in a comparable setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license in WI or compact license
• BLS required (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
• ACLS, PALS or NRP preferred depending on department

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity patients (ICU/step-down)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in fast-paced setting
• Manage frequent admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Deliver patient-centered care with focus on safety and outcomes

Skills

BLS

RN license

Trauma nursing core course

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Open to new grads / experienced nurses

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

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:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Certification in specialty preferred
• RN license (WI or compact eligible & Trauma nursing core course
• BLS required (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
• ACLS, PALS or NRP preferred based on primary department
• Open to new grads and experienced nurses
• 3+ years practicing as an RN in a comparative setting for 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

What You Can Expect

• Strong work-life balance
• Full benefits for part-time and full-time employees
• PTO starts day one
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Wellness programs for employee and family

If you‘re looking for a rewarding opportunity in a high-acuity setting with a supportive team, this is the role for you.