Stepdown RN in Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Waukesha, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,214/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.50
- Weekly
- $2,214
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,128
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.50/hour — 34% 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
- 937 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 19 of them in Waukesha.
- Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.33/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.25/hour across 379 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel contract is designed for a High-Dependency Care Registered Nurse with at least one year of cardiac experience and experience in short-term acute care. Working 12-hour night shifts, you will care for patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, acute myocardial infarctions, post-cardiac procedures, respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, and other intermediate-care needs. The assignment includes rhythm interpretation, routine cardiac care, and collaboration across a varied patient population. ICU nurses may be considered when comfortable caring for the unit’s patient population. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required, with potential floating based on census and clinical skills.
Weather:
Waukesha offers changing seasonal conditions and opportunities to enjoy both outdoor and indoor activities. Specific usual weather details for this assignment period were not provided.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local parks and trails: Enjoy outdoor recreation in and around Waukesha.
• Downtown exploration: Discover local dining, shopping, and community attractions.
• Arts and entertainment: Visit local cultural venues and enjoy live performances.
• Day trip: Explore nearby communities and attractions outside Waukesha.
• Day trip: Plan a getaway to another destination within the surrounding region.
Job Specifics:
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin. Shift: 12-hour nights. Duration: 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week.
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