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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room | Trauma Level II in Wausau, Wisconsin

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) contract in Wausau, WI. Join a fast-paced Trauma Level II Emergency Department and provide high-acuity emergency nursing care to diverse patient populations in a welcoming central Wisconsin community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, subject to orientation and applicable low-census or holiday provisions
• Shift: Variable 12-hour PM and night shifts, including 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Cardiac, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, respiratory, stroke, and trauma patients
• Department Profile: 18-bed, high-volume Emergency Department with approximately 3–4 patients per nurse
• Floating: No floating requirements anticipated
• Documentation and Equipment: Epic electronic charting and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Trauma Level II experience required; experience in a Level I or Level II trauma setting is expected
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; candidates without travel experience should have at least 2 years of qualifying trauma experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Strong clinical judgment, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity emergency care setting

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and respiratory cases
• Complete focused assessments, prioritize care, and respond quickly to changing patient conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established clinical protocols and medication-dispensing systems
• Draw and process laboratory specimens, perform nebulizer treatments, and coordinate care with respiratory therapy and radiology teams
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary teams, patients, and families to support timely care transitions
• Manage multiple assignments efficiently while maintaining patient safety and quality standards
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations and remain flexible during occasional low-census or call-back situations

About Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau offers travel nurses a welcoming central Wisconsin setting with access to scenic outdoor recreation, local arts and culture, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Apply now to join this high-acuity Emergency Department travel nursing opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.