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

The Staff Pad; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to recruit Registered Nurses for high-acuity ICU/Step-Down units. This role involves exposure to cardiothoracic, post-surgical, and telemetry patients in a structured, team-driven environment.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and WI or compact RN licensure. BLS is required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred, and the team welcomes both new grads and experienced nurses in a

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 department.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for high-acuity patients (drips, chest tubes, central lines).
• Collaborate with an 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

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

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 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.