Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Night Shift | Waukesha, WI

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and provide compassionate bedside care to orthopedic and neurological patients in a fast-paced short-term acute care hospital. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for a resilient, adaptable RN who values accurate documentation, clear communication, and high-quality patient care. Waukesha offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, lakes, dining, and the greater Milwaukee area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Orthopedic/Neurological Medical-Surgical
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, through January 30, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding designated orientation and unit-closure holiday circumstances
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, increasing to 1:7 after 11:00 PM
• Call: No on-call or callback requirement
• Orientation: 8 hours

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience in a short-term acute care hospital
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment preferred
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience within the last 12 months
• Demonstrated proficiency with indwelling drain removal and PICC line care and dressing changes
• Ability to float to comparable units or nearby facilities based on census and clinical needs
• Strong documentation, communication, adaptability, and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage change with professionalism

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to orthopedic and neurological medical-surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor patient responses, and communicate changes in condition to the care team
• Provide care for patients requiring indwelling drain management and PICC line care, including dressing changes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Epic electronic health record
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support safe patient transitions, discharge planning, and patient and family education
• Float within established clinical competencies when needed to support staffing and patient care needs
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations while consistently upholding patient safety and quality standards

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated medical-surgical healthcare 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.