Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,170/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, WI. This position involves providing critical care in a busy trauma level II emergency department. The role requires skilled nursing in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality patient care across diverse conditions including stroke, cardiac, neuro, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Job Details
- Position: ER RN Emergency Room, Wausau, WI
- Location: Wausau, WI
- Schedule: Evenings, 12-hour shifts, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Certifications and Education: WI RN License, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALSARC or AHA; Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Experience Requirements: 2 years of clinical experience; trauma level II experience required; prior travel experience preferred but not mandatory; if no prior travel, 2 years of trauma 1 experience is required
- Additional Qualifications: Trauma Level II unit experience, EPIC charting proficiency, ability to draw labs, and manage patient care independently in a face-paced environment
- Unit Details: Trauma level II, 18 beds, stroke certified, equipped for cardiac, neuro, pediatrics, geriatrics, respiratory care; RN responsibilities include lab draws, neb treatments, medication dispensing, and patient assessment
- Schedule Details: Evening shifts (0900-2100, 1000-2200, or 1100-2300), 12 hours, with a possibility of on call; every other weekend and holiday rotation
- Additional Information: Hardworking, resilient, adaptable to change, able to work independently, and manage tasks efficiently; COVID and flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season with mask requirements for those declining vaccination
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Emergency Department 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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