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

Start your next travel nursing job as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 8-week inpatient travel assignment offers night-shift work, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to care for adult patients in a dynamic medical and pediatrics unit. Travelers will care for adult patients and may float to other inpatient units as needed.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week, excluding orientation and certain holiday closures
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5 on days and 1:6-7 on nights
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Scrub Color: Any color

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required
• Prior Epic charting experience
• Trauma Level II experience highly preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in the required weekend and holiday rotation
• Adaptability, resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and acute care patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Care for patients with respiratory illness, stroke, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, renal failure, sepsis, wound care needs, infectious diseases, and other acute medical diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the Epic EMR
• Float to inpatient units as needed and adapt effectively to changing assignment needs
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to promote positive outcomes and an excellent patient experience

Why You’ll Enjoy Wausau, Wisconsin

Located in central Wisconsin, Wausau offers a welcoming community with easy access to scenic parks, riverfront activities, hiking, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation. The area combines small-city convenience with the natural beauty of the Northwoods, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking professional variety and an enjoyable quality of life.

Apply now to join this collaborative inpatient nursing team and take your next Medical-Surgical travel nursing assignment 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.