Registered Nurse; RN Critical Care​/Down Unit

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.