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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAppleton, WITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Appleton, WI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Start date
October 19, 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

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, WI

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a medical-surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, Wisconsin. This on-site travel RN job is ideal for a resilient, collaborative nurse who enjoys supporting multiple units, caring for a diverse patient population, and making a meaningful impact wherever coverage is needed. Located in the scenic Fox Cities region, Appleton offers a welcoming community with access to the Fox River, parks, cultural attractions, and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)
  • Position: Clinical Resource Team Registered Nurse
  • Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, with support at nearby locations as needed
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 16, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, except during orientation and certain holidays when units may be closed
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Up to every other weekend; holiday rotation as needed
  • Call Requirement: None
  • Orientation: 8 hours
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6, supported by LPN or CNA staff based on patient acuity
  • Dress Code: Black scrubs

Med-Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 3 years of RN experience, including at least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • NIHSS certification
  • Recent EPIC charting experience within the past year
  • Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • ACLS certification preferred
  • Ability to float across medical-surgical units and support nearby locations as needed
  • Strong resilience, communication skills, flexibility, and ability to manage change

Clinical Resource Team RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients across multiple units
  • Float throughout medical-surgical departments and nearby locations to meet staffing needs
  • Care for patients with conditions including general surgical needs, oncology, renal disease, CIWA, CHF, COPD, stroke, DKA, trauma, and orthopedic diagnoses
  • Support cardiac-focused care, including pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker care, and TR band management when within the nurse's competency
  • Provide neurological care for stroke, post-thrombolytic therapy, and neurosurgical patients as appropriate to skill set
  • Use EPIC to accurately document assessments, interventions, care plans, and patient outcomes
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, LPNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
  • Prioritize assignments according to patient acuity and work effectively in a fast-changing clinical environment
  • Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and make up missed shifts within the designated timeframe when required

Apply now to join this Clinical Resource Team travel nursing opportunity and make an impact as a Med-Surg Registered Nurse in Appleton, 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.

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