GHR Healthcare logo

Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

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

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.14
Weekly
$2,165
Yearly (full-time)
$112,580
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $60.14/hour — 31% 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

  • 911 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin from 7 agencies, 5 of them in Tomahawk.
  • Pay in these listings: $19.84 – $196/hour, median $63.28/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Wisconsin: $45.93/hour ($95,534/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($70.01/hour across 3 jobs).

All Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Wisconsin →

Job description

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Assignment in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Position Overview

Join our healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. This on-site travel RN opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse adult patient population in a supportive Northwoods community known for its scenic lakes, outdoor recreation, and welcoming small-town atmosphere. The successful candidate will provide high-quality bedside nursing care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Assignment Dates: October 5, 2026 – January 2, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
  • Schedule: Approximately three 12-hour shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; schedule may vary
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
  • Additional Scheduling: Prescheduled floating to nearby affiliated facilities may be required. Call may be assigned during periods of low census.

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Associate degree in nursing or an approved nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to work night shifts, rotate weekends and holidays, and float to nearby affiliated locations as needed
  • Ability to comply with seasonal infection-prevention requirements, including masking when required
  • Applicants must meet applicable travel assignment residency requirements

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the care continuum
  • Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
  • Monitor patient responses, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Perform thorough clinical documentation and communicate effectively with providers, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
  • Support safe transitions of care and collaborate on discharge planning
  • Float to nearby affiliated facilities when prescheduled and provide care consistent with unit needs
  • Participate in weekend, holiday, and low-census call coverage according to assignment requirements

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Northwoods.

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.

Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.