RN – Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) | Build ICU-Level Skills

The Staff Pad; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is hiring Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) in Wausau, WI. This position is perfect for nurses seeking to expand their skillset beyond med-surg and move toward critical care.

Nurses will work with a diverse patient population, gaining hands-on experience in an environment that emphasizes training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess an RN license, eligible for compact nursing licenses.
• BLS certification is required.
• Open to both new graduates and experienced RNs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, patient-centered care for complex cases.
• Collaborate with CNAs and interdisciplinary teams.
• Build advanced clinical skills across multiple specialties.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Advanced clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (Wisconsin or compact eligible)

BLS certification

Job description

The Staff Pad is hiring Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) in Wausau, WI—perfect for nurses who want to expand their skillset beyond med-surg and move toward critical care.

Pay: $36 – $51/hour (based on experience)

Work with a diverse patient population including neuro, trauma, post-surgical, and complex medical cases, gaining hands‑on experience with advanced interventions in a supportive, team‑driven environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Step into higher-acuity care (ICU-adjacent experience)
• Exposure to neuro, trauma, and post‑op patients in one unit
• Strong training and onboarding support (great for newer RNs)
• Opportunities to grow into specialty skills and leadership roles

What You’ll Do

• Deliver hands‑on, patient‑centered care for complex cases
• Work closely with CNAs and interdisciplinary teams
• Build advanced clinical skills across multiple specialties

Schedule

• 12‑hour shifts (days or nights)

Requirements

• RN license (WI or compact eligible)
• BLS required

Open to new grads and experienced RNs.