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
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 travel contract as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, caring for patients across orthopedic, orthopedic spine, ENT, and general medical-surgical specialties. This assignment includes post-operative care, wound care, wound vacs, drain management, PEG tubes, tube feedings, TPN, tracheostomy and laryngeal care, telemetry monitoring, and IV starts. You will work 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity setting with a broad range of surgical and medical patients, including those recovering from spine, joint, and head and neck procedures. Travelers may float to other medical-surgical units or ED holding as needed. EPIC charting experience is required.
Weather:
Milwaukee typically offers cool, crisp weather during this time of year, with refreshing outdoor conditions, occasional rain, and colder evenings. Comfortable layers and a warm jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
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Lakefront Exploration: Walk along the Milwaukee lakefront, visit Veterans Park, and enjoy views of Lake Michigan.
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Cultural Outing: Explore the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Historic Third Ward, and the Milwaukee Public Market.
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Day Trip to Madison: Spend a day visiting the Wisconsin State Capitol, strolling State Street, and exploring the University of Wisconsin area.
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Day Trip to Lake Geneva: Enjoy the lakeside scenery, local shops, and walking paths in this popular resort community.
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Brewery and Neighborhood Tour: Discover Milwaukee’s brewing heritage while exploring its distinctive neighborhoods and local restaurants.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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