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

The Staff Pad; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO starts day one

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Staff Pad in collaboration with a leading healthcare system seeks Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down role in Wisconsin. The unit handles cardiothoracic, post-surgical and telemetry patients, offering exposure to ICU-level skills in a structured, team-driven environment.

Positions available as Full-Time, Part-Time and Supplemental, with opportunities for growth into Charge RN and specialty roles.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s degree 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

Critical Care

RN

Telemetry

Team Collaboration

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN 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.