Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526494
Med/Surg RN- Appleton, Wisconsin
Job Description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Resource Team | 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Appleton, WI
Apply now for a 13-week Med/Surg travel nursing assignment in Appleton and Neenah, Wisconsin. Join a dynamic Clinical Resource Team and support hospitals and units throughout the Fox Cities. This opportunity is ideal for a resilient, adaptable Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse who enjoys floating across diverse Med/Surg environments and contributing where patient-care needs are greatest. Appleton, located along the scenic Fox River, offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg RN)
- Location: Appleton and Neenah, Wisconsin; Fox Cities area
- Team: Clinical Resource Team
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation and certain facility closures
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts starting at approximately 5:30 p.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Up to every other weekend; weekend-only availability may also be considered
- Call Requirement: No regular call or callback requirement
- Floating: Float among Medical-Surgical units and regional facilities based on staffing needs and demonstrated clinical skillset
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6, with LPN and CNA support based on patient acuity
- Uniform: Black scrubs
Med/Surg Travel Nurse Requirements
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience, including at least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience; at least one completed travel assignment strongly preferred
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience within the past year
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to work independently, manage change effectively, and float between units and locations
- Comfort accepting assignments based on verified clinical skills and competencies
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients across multiple units and regional facilities
- Float to support staffing needs in general surgery, oncology, renal, cardiac, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, trauma, and other Med/Surg specialties
- Care for patients with CHF, COPD, DKA, CIWA needs, stroke, and post-surgical recovery needs
- Manage patients with pre- and post-cardiac catheterization needs, post-pacemaker care, and TR band monitoring when clinically qualified
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, treatments, care planning, and accurate documentation in Epic
- Collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care
- Provide care within established competencies and communicate promptly when additional clinical support is needed
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled
- Maintain flexibility and professionalism while adapting to changing assignments, units, and patient-care priorities
Apply now to join this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity and make an impact as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Appleton and the surrounding Fox Cities community.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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