Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse needed for an acute-care hospital assignment in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Join a collaborative 53-bed med-surg unit, care for diverse adult patients, and make a meaningful impact in this fast-paced travel nursing opportunity near Milwaukee.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Specialty: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• Unit: 5 Med, 53-bed medical-surgical unit
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week, except as noted for orientation, holidays, or unit closure
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation
• Contract: 13 weeks, with the possibility of extending to 15 weeks
• Start Date: September 22, 2026
• Setting: On-site acute-care hospital environment
• Charting: EPIC experience within the past 12 months required
• Scrub Color: Any

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience in a short-term acute-care hospital; 3-5 years preferred
• At least 1 completed travel nursing contract preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a valid compact-state license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Recent experience managing insulin and cardiac drips
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry
• Recent EPIC electronic health record charting experience
• Strong documentation, communication, resilience, and adaptability skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with applicable requirements, unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies

Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and safely manage insulin and cardiac infusions within scope of practice
• Monitor and interpret telemetry findings and promptly communicate clinically significant changes
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to coordinate patient care
• Float to comparable units or nearby affiliated locations as needed based on census and clinical competency
• Participate in every-other-weekend and holiday rotation requirements
• Complete required orientation activities and pre-start learning modules

Waukesha offers an inviting Wisconsin community with scenic parks, trails, a vibrant historic downtown, and convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative acute-care 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.