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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMauston, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Mauston, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 25% 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.

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Job description

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekender Day Shift Travel Nursing Job in Mauston, WI

Join a collaborative healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Mauston, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers $2,020–$2,130 in estimated weekly pay and the opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient care across adult, mother/baby, pediatric, orthopedic, and EICU patient populations in a supportive, community-focused setting. Mauston is a welcoming central Wisconsin community known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the Wisconsin Dells area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Location: Mauston, Wisconsin
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site Med/Surg and EICU care
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • End Date: January 11, 2027
  • Shift: Weekender day shift, Friday–Sunday, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour days
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
  • Position Type: Travel nursing contract

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

  • Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtainable within 1 month of hire
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification encouraged
  • Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized documentation systems
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and de-escalation skills
  • Ability to safely lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available as needed

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate individualized care for assigned patients
  • Provide skilled nursing care across adult Med/Surg, mother/baby, pediatric, orthopedic, and EICU patient populations
  • Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate significant findings to the provider
  • Administer medications safely, including intravenous therapies, in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures
  • Review and acknowledge provider orders in the electronic medical record and complete or delegate follow-up actions appropriately
  • Perform or assist with approved procedures and treatments while maintaining aseptic technique and infection-control standards
  • Respond appropriately to urgent and life-threatening situations using established nursing standards and protocols
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, safety, and discharge needs
  • Collaborate with providers and members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain a safe environment, use appropriate precautions, and ensure proper specimen handling

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel contract in Mauston, Wisconsin, and join a supportive central Wisconsin healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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