Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Post-Surgical Care in Wausau, WI

Join a fast-paced post-surgical care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Wausau, Wisconsin. This on-site travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN who provides excellent care to adult and geriatric surgical patients in a high-acuity hospital environment. Enjoy a rewarding Wisconsin nursing opportunity in a welcoming community surrounded by scenic Northwoods landscapes, riverfront recreation, and outdoor adventure.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg
• Unit: Post-Surgical Care Unit
• Setting: On-site hospital assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: January 2, 2027
• Contract Length: 7 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; day/night variable coverage may be required
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, except during orientation and designated holidays when the unit is closed
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric pre- and post-surgical patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 on day/evening shifts and 1:5–7 on nights

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience in a hospital setting
• Recent experience in a Level II trauma environment
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Ability to float to inpatient units as needed
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, teamwork, and multitasking skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Monitor patients across the post-surgical care continuum and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Manage multiple admissions and discharges in a high-volume unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day.
• Administer medications safely using electronic medication scanning and infusion pump technology.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic.
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary services, patients, and families to support safe and effective recovery.
• Float to other inpatient units when assigned and maintain consistent standards of care.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations while supporting unit operations and patient flow.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated post-surgical care team.

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.