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
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Med-Surg Registered Nurse caring for adult patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and ENT procedures, along with a broad range of medical conditions. This night-shift role includes post-operative care, wound care, wound vacs, drain management, IV starts, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, tracheostomy and laryngeal care, and telemetry monitoring. You will work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team while caring for patients in a fast-paced surgical setting. A steady hand and a fondness for night-shift teamwork will serve you well.
Weather:
Milwaukee typically offers crisp, cool weather during this time of year, with colorful foliage, comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
• Lakefront outing: Enjoy scenic views, walking paths, and fresh air along Milwaukee’s lakefront.
• Local food adventure: Explore Milwaukee Public Market and sample a variety of regional foods.
• Downtown stroll: Walk the Milwaukee RiverWalk and visit nearby shops, restaurants, and public art.
• Day trip to Madison: Spend the day exploring Wisconsin’s capital, including its downtown attractions and lakeside scenery.
• Day trip to Lake Geneva: Relax by the lake, browse local shops, and enjoy the area’s scenic surroundings.
Job Specifics:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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