Med/Surg RN in Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Waukesha, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,471/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $68.64
- Weekly
- $2,471
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,492
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $68.64/hour — 49% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin ($45.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin right now
- 863 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 11 of them in Waukesha.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.25/hour across 348 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
This 13-week travel assignment is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for 8-hour evening shifts in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You will care for adult medical-surgical patients in a short-term acute care setting, using your experience with insulin and cardiac drips, telemetry, and timely clinical documentation. EPIC experience within the past 12 months is required, along with BLS and a Wisconsin or compact nursing license. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday rotation, with no call or callback requirements. Travelers should be prepared to float to comparable units or nearby facilities based on census and clinical needs. A change of shift can be a change of scenery.
Weather
Waukesha typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with colorful scenery, refreshing outdoor conditions, and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Local exploration: Enjoy Waukesha’s community attractions, restaurants, and shopping.
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Outdoor time: Walk local trails and spend a relaxing afternoon in nearby parks.
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Day trip to Oconomowoc: Explore the nearby community and enjoy a change of scenery.
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Day trip to Mukwonago: Visit this nearby destination for a leisurely day away from the assignment.
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Regional getaway: Discover additional communities and recreational areas throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
Job Specifics
City and State: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Shift: 8-hour evenings
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Commitment: 40 hours, with 32 guaranteed hours
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