Med/Surg RN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,111/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.64
- Weekly
- $2,111
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,772
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.64/hour — 28% 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, 116 of them in Milwaukee.
- 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
Join a 13-week inpatient assignment in Milwaukee as a Registered Nurse serving a primarily adult patient population. You will assess patients, develop and implement nursing plans, evaluate outcomes, and provide hands-on care throughout 12-hour day shifts. The role includes floating as needed and working every other weekend, offering a practical way to experience a variety of inpatient care needs while enjoying a steady 36-hour weekly schedule.
Weather
Milwaukee typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, chilly mornings, colorful scenery, and occasional rain. Pack layers and enjoy refreshing walks along the lakefront between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
- Lakefront Leisure: Walk along the Milwaukee lakefront, visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, and enjoy views of Lake Michigan.
- City Exploration: Browse the Milwaukee Public Market and explore the Historic Third Ward.
- Day Trip to Madison: Visit the Wisconsin State Capitol, stroll State Street, and explore the university district.
- Day Trip to Lake Geneva: Enjoy the lakeside setting, scenic walking paths, and charming downtown.
- Day Trip to Kettle Moraine: Hike forested trails, visit scenic overlooks, and explore the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Job Specifics
City and State: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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