Med/Surg RN in Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Waukesha, WI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,214/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.50
- Weekly
- $2,214
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,128
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.50/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, 13 of them in Waukesha.
- 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 contract as a Medical-Surgical RN working the night shift at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin. As a vital part of the team, you'll focus on a dual specialty unit—Orthopedics and Neuro—managing a patient ratio of 4:1 during the day and 6:1 at night. Your responsibilities will include managing indwelling drain removals, PICC line care, and dressing changes, all within a fast-paced environment that rewards resilience and efficiency. Expect to float to nearby facilities like Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital and Mukwonago, bringing flexibility and adaptability to your role. This assignment offers guaranteed hours, a competitive weekly gross of approximately $2,214, and a chance to hone your acute care skills while working in a supportive, community-focused hospital setting.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Waukesha, WI
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week
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