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

The Staff Pad; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts day one

Full benefits for part-time and full-

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wisconsin to hire Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Critical Care (ICU) / Step-Down Units in a setting with cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients. Exposure to ICU-level skills occurs in a structured, team-driven environment.

Roles include Full-Time, Part-Time, and Supplemental schedules with opportunities for growth into Charge RN and specialty roles within a new cardiac-focused tower.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• RN license WI or compact eligibility
• BLS required (or within 90 days of hire)
• ACLS, PALS or NRP preferred depending on department
• Open to new grads and experienced nurses
• 3+ years RN experience in a comparable setting
• Fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients requiring higher acuity monitoring (drips, chest tubes, central lines)
• Collaborate with 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

Telemetry

Critical care nursing

Team collaboration

New grads welcome

Open to experienced nurses

3+ years RN experience

Education

ADN

BSN 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 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