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

Explore a 13-week travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN in Waukesha, WI. Join a collaborative acute-care team caring for orthopedic and neurological patients on 12-hour night shifts while enjoying convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Clinical Focus: Orthopedic and neurological patients
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute-care hospital
• Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6, increasing to 1:7 after 11:00 p.m.
• Call: No on-call or callback requirement
• Floating: May float to comparable units or nearby facilities based on census and operational needs

Medical-Surgical Travel RN 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
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience within the past 12 months
• Demonstrated competency with indwelling drain removal and PICC line care and dressing changes
• Strong documentation, communication, adaptability, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to comply with applicable vaccination requirements or an approved medical or religious exemption

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to orthopedic and neurological Medical-Surgical patients during overnight shifts
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care
• Provide PICC line care, dressing changes, indwelling drain removal, and other appropriate bedside nursing interventions
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, rehabilitation professionals, nursing colleagues, patients, and families
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Epic
• Support safe patient mobility, fall prevention, discharge planning, and continuity of care
• Float within verified clinical competencies when assigned and adapt effectively to changing census and patient-care needs

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel RN opportunity in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving orthopedic and neurological patients.

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