PCU Nurse - New Grads Welcome

@ The Staff Pad
The Staff Padthestaffpad.com

PCU Nurse - New Grads Welcome

Portage, WI
Posted today

About the job

The healthcare system in Wausau, WI, offers a newly expanded Cardiac Tower with advanced technology. This role focuses on caring for cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients, providing opportunities to develop critical nursing skills in a high-acuity setting.

Requirements

  • Active RN license in Wisconsin or compact
  • Interest in high-acuity nursing
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Teamwork skills
  • BLS required, ACLS preferred

Qualifications

  • New graduate or experienced RN
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn advanced skills

Full job description

The Staff Pad is partnering with a leading healthcare system in Wausau, WI to hire Registered Nurses for a newly expanded, state-of-the-art Cardiac Tower.

This is an opportunity to care for complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients while developing advanced clinical skills in a modern, high-acuity environment.

Schedule: Full-time | Multiple shifts available

Why Wausau?

  • More affordable cost of living than major metro areas
  • Shorter commutes and easy access to outdoor recreation
  • Hiking, kayaking, skiing, and year-round activities nearby
  • Newly expanded cardiac-focused tower with modern technology and workspaces

What You’ll Master

  • Advanced cardiac and high-acuity nursing skills
  • ICU-level exposure to complex patient care
  • Advanced telemetry and critical care interventions
  • Opportunities to grow into Charge RN and specialty leadership roles

What You’ll Do

  • Care for complex cardiothoracic and post-surgical patients
  • Monitor high-acuity patients and respond to changes in condition
  • Manage IV drips, chest tubes, and central lines
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient outcomes
  • Deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Active RN license in Wisconsin or compact-eligible
  • Interest in high-acuity or critical care nursing
  • Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills
  • BLS required; ACLS preferred — training available if needed
  • New graduates and experienced RNs welcome

If you’re ready to grow your nursing career in a modern cardiac care environment while enjoying the lifestyle Wausau has to offer, apply today!



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