
PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Wausau, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Wausau, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,217/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.58
- Weekly
- $2,217
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,284
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.58/hour — 34% 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, 120 of them in Wausau.
- 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).
Job description
Join us for a 13-week travel assignment in Wausau, WI, where you'll be part of a Med Surg Intermediate Care unit with 36 beds. This role offers 12-hour day shifts from 7 am to 7:30 pm, floating across inpatient units, primarily handling heavy tele, weaning vents/trach, trauma, sepsis, GI issues, orthopedic trauma, and stroke cases. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment that demands resilience and independence, with a focus on managing complex cases and adapting to changing circumstances. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced RNs who enjoy varied patient populations and the challenge of higher acuity care — and yes, you'll be the hero managing ventilators and trachs in this busy unit.
Weather:
Typically, around this time of year, you can expect mild temperatures with cool breezes and the changing colors of autumn — perfect for enjoying the scenic beauty of Wisconsin during your time off work.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Exploration: Discover charming downtown Wausau with its local shops, cafes, and art galleries.
- Stone Skipping at Rib Mountain State Park: Enjoy scenic views and outdoor activities just a short drive from the city.
- Outdoor Adventure: Take a day trip to the Wisconsin River for kayaking or fishing.
- Historic Tour: Visit the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, renowned for its bird and wildlife art collections.
- Garden Visit: Explore the serene settings of the Rotary Botanical Gardens located nearby.
Job Specifics:
Location: Wausau, WI
Shift: 12 hour days, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly hours: 36
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