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

The Staff Pad; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO day one

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to hire Registered Nurses for high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units. This unit deals with cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients, offering exposure to ICU-level skills in a structured, team-driven environment.

We’re hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Supplemental schedules with strong growth into Charge RN and specialty roles.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license WI or compact eligibility is required.
• BLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS or NRP preferred depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients requiring higher acuity monitoring.
• Collaborate with a strong interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting.
• Manage frequent admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Deliver patient-centered care with focus on safety and outcomes.

Skills

Critical care

Telemetry nursing

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RN license (WI or compact)

BLS

Job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to hireRegistered Nursesfor a high-acuityCritical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units

This unit cares for a complex patient population including cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients—offering exposure toICU-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 tonew 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.