Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Wausau, WI
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,092/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,846/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
RN – Medical/Adult Pediatrics (MAP) – Wausau, WI
Facility: Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Location: Wausau, WI
Contract: 13 weeks
Start: ASAP
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours/week
Overtime: After 48 hours worked
Interview: Clinical Interview Services
Unit
MAP – Medical and Pediatrics Unit
Travel RNs assigned as Medical travelers do not take pediatric patients.
Ratios
- Days: 1:4–5
- Nights: 1:6–7
Common Adult Diagnoses
- Respiratory illnesses
- Stroke and neurological disorders
- Seizure disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic back pain
- GI illnesses
- Diabetes management
- Renal failure
- Urinary tract disorders
- Sepsis
- Wound care
- Clotting disorders
- Infectious diseases
- Acute alcohol withdrawal
Requirements
- Active Wisconsin RN license
- AHA or ARC BLS
- 2+ years RN experience
- Epic experience required
- Associate Degree or Nursing Certificate required
- Level II Trauma experience highly preferred
Floating
Must be willing to float to all inpatient units as needed.
Weekends / Holidays
- Every other weekend
- Every other holiday
Low Census Policy
The contract is eligible for up to 36 hours of low-census, unbillable time during the assignment.
Low census may occur in hourly increments and is commonly done in 4-hour blocks. Travelers may occasionally be asked to work only 4 or 8 hours of a scheduled 12-hour shift. This is not considered on-call.
Orientation
Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation week.
Guaranteed weekly hours also may not apply during holidays when the assigned unit is closed.
Ideal Candidate
Looking for an RN who is:
- Independent and dependable
- Resilient and adaptable
- Strong with time management
- Comfortable managing changing priorities
- Collaborative with nursing and ancillary teams
- Willing to ask questions when needed
- Positive and flexible
Scrubs
Any color
Flu / COVID Policy
During flu season, travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination are required to wear a mask at all times. This is mandatory Aspirus policy with no exceptions.
Recruiter Notes: Strong Med/Surg opportunity with 48 guaranteed hours, 1:4–5 day ratios, Epic, and no pediatric assignment for Medical travelers. Candidate must be comfortable floating throughout inpatient units and with the facility’s low-census policy.
Employer
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
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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