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

Full-time

The Staff Pad

Registered Nurse – Critical Care / Step-Down Unit

The Staff Pad | Wausau, WI | Multiple Shifts Available

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system to hire  Registered Nurses for a high-acuity  Critical Care / Step-Down Unit .

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

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:

  • RN license (WI or compact eligible)
  • BLS required, ACLS preferred
  • Open to  new grads and 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
PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Registered Nurse (RN), Location:Milwaukee, WI-53212
Vacancy posted 2 hours ago
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