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

Join a dynamic Clinical Resource Team as a travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting inpatient units in Appleton and the surrounding Fox Cities area. This 13-week nursing assignment is ideal for a resilient, adaptable RN who enjoys variety, collaborates well with different teams, and is confident caring for patients across multiple medical-surgical specialties. Appleton offers a welcoming Wisconsin community with scenic riverfront areas, excellent parks, and convenient access to the greater Fox Cities region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, serving the greater Fox Cities area
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 5:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Up to every other weekend; every-weekend availability may be considered
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation as needed
• Call: No call or callback requirement
• Unit Coverage: Float throughout medical-surgical units and support nearby facilities as staffing needs require
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:5–6 ratio, supported by LPN/CNA staff based on patient acuity
• Charting: EPIC experience within the past year required
• Orientation: Eight hours
• Scrub Color: Black

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience, including at least 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience strongly preferred
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred
• Recent EPIC charting experience within the last 12 months
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Comfort working night shifts, floating between units, and adapting to changing staffing needs
• Must meet applicable travel assignment eligibility requirements, including local-candidate restrictions

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care across a variety of medical-surgical inpatient units
• Float between units and nearby care locations while practicing within your verified skill set
• Care for patients with medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, trauma, and respiratory needs
• Manage patients with conditions including CHF, COPD, stroke, DKA, CIWA, and post-surgical recovery needs
• Support pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, pacemaker placement, and TR bands when within scope and experience
• Monitor patient status, administer medications and treatments, and promptly communicate changes in condition
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, LPNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document accurate, timely assessments and interventions in EPIC
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments while maintaining excellent patient care and teamwork
• Make up any missed shifts within the designated two-week period, as required

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Appleton, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving the Fox Cities area.

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