PCU Nurse - New Grads Welcome

The Staff Pad | Wausau, WI Multiple Shifts Available | Relocation Assistance Potential The Role: High-Acuity Care in a New Frontier Are you looking for the clinical complexity of a big-city ICU with the lifestyle of a premier outdoor destination? The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau to staff a brand-new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Tower. This isn't just a move; it's a career upgrade. You’ll manage complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients in a unit designed with the latest medical technology and a workflow built for nurse efficiency.

• Why Wausau? (The "Big City" Skills, "Small Town" Perks) Wausau is Wisconsin’s hidden gem for healthcare professionals.
• If you are currently in Milwaukee, Madison, or Chicago, here is why your colleagues are moving north: ● Financial Freedom: Your dollar goes significantly further.
• Wausau offers a cost of living roughly 15-20% lowerthan major metro areas, meaning luxury living and homeownership are actually within reach. ● The 5-Minute Commute: Trade gridlock for the Wisconsin River.
• Spend your time off on the trails or at Granite Peak, not sitting in traffic. ● Outdoor Paradise: From kayaking and hiking to some of the best skiing in the Midwest, Wausau is built for those who love to be outside. ● A "New Build" Experience: Most nurses spend their careers in aging facilities.
• You will be practicing in a newly expanded cardiac-focused tower, featuring modern aesthetics and optimized workspaces.

What You’ll Master ● Advanced Clinical Skills

• Gain ICU-level exposure to drips, chest tubes, central lines, and advanced telemetry. ●
• Collaborative
• Practice: Work in a high-trust environment where the interdisciplinary team relies on your clinical judgment. ●
• Strategic
• Growth: With our expansion, we are looking for future Charge RNs and specialty leaders. We want to invest in your long-term career.

What We’re Looking For ● License

• RN license (WI or compact eligible). ●
• Experience: Whether you are an experienced RN or a New Graduate with a passion for critical care, we provide the mentorship you need. ●
• Drive: You thrive in high-acuity settings and value patient-centered safety. ●
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred (we will provide training if needed).

Ready for a Change of Pace (and Scenery)? If you are ready to trade the burnout of the city for a high-tech role in a community that values your expertise, we want to talk to you. Apply now to learn more about our competitive compensation and the Wausau lifestyle.