Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

The Staff Pad; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for a high-acuity IMCU position in Wausau, WI. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring and advanced clinical care beyond traditional med-surg settings.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in Wisconsin (or compact), with BLS certification and strong teamwork and communication skills. This full-time role offers day and night 12-hour shifts and opportunities to grow critical-care expertise.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or eligibility through a compact license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with clinical assessment ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition.
• Assess, prioritize, and respond to evolving patient needs.
• Care for patients with complex medical, neurological, trauma, and post-surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, therapists, and other care-team members.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Develop advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Educate patients and families throughout the care process.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (Wisconsin) or compact

Job description

Wausau, WI | $36–$51/hour | Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Days & Nights

The Staff Pad is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at a respected regional hospital in Wausau, WI.

If you’re an RN who wants to move beyond traditional med-surg nursing, strengthen your critical-care skills, and care for complex patients in a supportive environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Why RNs Are Excited About This Opportunity

• Competitive pay: $36–$51/hour, based on experience
• Full-time position with 12-hour shifts
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Care for high-acuity and medically complex patients
• Exposure to neuro, trauma, post-surgical, telemetry, and complex medical cases
• Strong orientation, training, and onboarding support
• Excellent opportunity for new graduate RNs and experienced nurses
• Build valuable skills for future opportunities in ICU, critical care, emergency care, or other specialty areas
• Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary care team
• Opportunities to develop your clinical expertise and take on greater responsibility

What You’ll Do

As an IMCU RN, you’ll provide comprehensive nursing care to patients who require closer monitoring and more advanced clinical care than a traditional medical-surgical setting.

• Provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition
• Assess, prioritize, and respond to evolving patient needs
• Care for patients with complex medical, neurological, trauma, and post-surgical conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, therapists, and other members of the care team
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Develop and strengthen advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Educate patients and families throughout the care process

What We’re Looking For

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or eligibility through a compact license
• BLS certification
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills
• New graduate RNs are welcome to apply
• Experienced RNs with med-surg, telemetry, step-down, progressive care, IMCU, ICU, critical care, or similar experience are encouraged to apply

A Great Opportunity to Grow Your Nursing Career

Whether you’re an experienced RN ready for a higher-acuity environment or a new graduate looking for strong clinical experience and support, the IMCU provides an opportunity to expand your skill set, care for complex patients, and build a strong foundation for long-term nursing growth.