Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Wausau, Wisconsin

Apply for a 13-week Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment in Wausau, Wisconsin, caring for adult inpatients on 12-hour night shifts.

Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN). This Wisconsin travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions while working in a dynamic environment that values resilience, flexibility, and teamwork. Wausau is a welcoming Central Wisconsin community known for its scenic outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and convenient access to year-round activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Electronic Health Record: Recent Epic experience required
• Unit: Medical and Pediatrics; travel nurses will care for adult patients only

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous Level II trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience
• Ability to float to inpatient units as needed
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and adaptability

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
• Manage care for patients with respiratory illness, stroke, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, renal failure, sepsis, wound care needs, infectious diseases, and acute alcohol withdrawal
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
• Coordinate care with providers, ancillary departments, patients, and families
• Prioritize assignments and manage patient needs effectively during 12-hour night shifts
• Float to other inpatient units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Promote a positive patient experience through collaboration, timely communication, and professional nursing practice

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical travel nursing team 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.