Med/Surg RN in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,963/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.03
- Weekly
- $1,909
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,268
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.03/hour — 15% 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
- 908 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 144 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 ($69.01/hour across 368 jobs).
Job description
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as a Med-Surg RN in Milwaukee, caring for patients with orthopedic, spine, ENT, and general medical needs. This role includes post-operative care, wound care, wound vacs, drain management, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, tracheostomy and laryngeal care, IV starts, and telemetry monitoring. You will work 12-hour night shifts on a fast-paced unit with support from hospitalists, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, an IV/VAD team, and centralized telemetry monitoring. Epic charting experience is required, and travelers may float to other medical-surgical areas or ED holding as needed.
Weather:
Milwaukee typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with colorful foliage, refreshing temperatures, and plenty of comfortable days for exploring the city. Cooler evenings make the area’s restaurants, breweries, museums, and indoor attractions especially inviting.
Fun Things To Do:
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Arts & Culture: Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum and explore its distinctive architecture and galleries.
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Local Flavor: Browse the Milwaukee Public Market and sample regional food and drinks.
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Outdoor Stroll: Walk along the Milwaukee RiverWalk and enjoy downtown views.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Madison visiting the State Capitol, lakeside areas, and local restaurants.
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Day Trip: Explore Lake Geneva for scenic shoreline views, shopping, and relaxing outdoor activities.
Job Specifics:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36 hours per week
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