Medical-Surgical RN
Waukesha, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply for a Medical-Surgical Travel RN job in Waukesha, Wisconsin, supporting orthopedic and neurologic patients on a collaborative acute-care team. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent night-shift scheduling, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced inpatient environment. Waukesha is a welcoming southeastern Wisconsin community known for its scenic parks, vibrant local culture, and convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic/Neurologic
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Unit: Orthopedic/Neurologic medical-surgical unit
• Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 6, 2026
• End Date: January 2, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, typically 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and holiday exceptions
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, increasing to 1:7 after 11:00 PM
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Call: No on-call or callback requirement
• Charting: Epic experience within the past 12 months required

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in a short-term acute-care hospital
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Recent experience with indwelling drain removal and PICC line care, including dressing changes
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Ability to float to comparable units or nearby facilities based on census and within established clinical competencies
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced acute-care environment
• Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an applicable medical or religious exemption is approved

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult orthopedic and neurologic medical-surgical patients
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate clinical concerns to the appropriate care team
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and provider orders
• Perform and document PICC line care, dressing changes, drain removal, and other assigned clinical interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate care and promote recovery
• Support safe patient transitions, patient education, and discharge planning
• Float to comparable units or facilities when needed while practicing within approved clinical skills
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative acute-care healthcare team.

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