Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care / Step-Down Unit - Multiple Shifts Available - Now Hiring

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 to new 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. Apply today to join an organization committed to exceptional patient care and professional excellence.