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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO starts day one

Job summary

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,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS/NRP

Telemetry

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Trauma Nursing Core Course

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.