Medical-Surgical RN
Wausau, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,369/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative nursing team in Wausau, Wisconsin, for a 13-week travel nurse assignment providing post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients. This Medical-Surgical RN opportunity offers clinical growth in a supportive hospital environment in scenic central Wisconsin.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Job Title: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Unit: Post-Surgical Care Unit
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Schedule: Variable day and night shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, with overtime after 48 hours worked
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
- Charting System: Epic EMR
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric post-surgical patients
- Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 on day/evening shifts and 1:5–7 on nights
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 in a hospital setting
- Recent Level II trauma experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Recent Epic EMR charting experience required
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to float to other inpatient units as needed
- Strong prioritization, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Monitor patients throughout the post-surgical continuum and respond promptly to changes in condition.
- Complete nursing assessments, medication administration, treatments, clinical documentation, and patient education.
- Use Epic EMR, medication-scanning technology, and infusion pumps safely and accurately.
- Manage a fast-paced assignment with approximately 10–15 admissions per day while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Prioritize care according to patient acuity, coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and support safe transitions of care.
- Float to other inpatient units when needed and maintain flexibility in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and advance your clinical experience in a supportive post-surgical care setting.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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