Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wausau, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Wausau, WI

Apply for a Travel Home Health RN job in Wausau, Wisconsin, and provide skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes. This 13-week home health nursing contract offers 40 guaranteed weekday hours, a consistent schedule, and the opportunity to support patients throughout the Wausau area. Located in central Wisconsin, Wausau offers scenic surroundings, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; start and end times may vary based on patient census
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Approximately every fifth weekend and holiday rotation
• On-Call: Approximately 2–3 times per month
• Patient Visits: Approximately 4.5 visits per day, with an average daily travel range of 25–60 miles
• Service Area: Primarily Wausau, with limited potential coverage in Medford, Antigo, or Wisconsin Rapids
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Home Health RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of recent home health nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• OASIS certification preferred
• Experience with OASIS documentation and Epic Remote Client or Remote Care preferred
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and clinical documentation skills
• Compassionate, dependable, adaptable, and accountable approach to patient care

Home Health Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessments, treatments, and interventions for patients receiving care at home
• Complete OASIS admissions, required time-point assessments, and episode management
• Coordinate home health care with physicians, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and community resources
• Manage provider calls, follow-up needs, and changes in patient condition
• Deliver clinically proficient care involving wound care, IV therapy, port access, laboratory draws, and chronic disease management
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record
• Plan daily travel efficiently while maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations as scheduled
• Remain flexible and resilient when patient census, territory needs, or schedules change

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Home Health Registered Nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin, and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

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.