Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526509
Med/Surg RN- Wausau, Wisconsin
Job Description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Post-Surgical Care | Wausau, WI | 13-Week Contract
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) needed in Wausau, Wisconsin, for a 13-week post-surgical care assignment. Use your inpatient nursing expertise to care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgical procedures while collaborating with an experienced hospital team. Wausau is a welcoming Central Wisconsin community known for scenic rivers, extensive trails, outdoor recreation, and a comfortable balance of city amenities and natural beauty.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, except during orientation and designated holidays when the unit is closed
- Registered Nurse Shift: 12-hour variable day/night shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
- Unit: 40-bed post-surgical care unit serving adult and geriatric patients
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5 on days/evenings and 1:5-7 on nights
- Clinical Environment: Fast-paced setting averaging 10-15 admissions per day with typical stays of 2-3 days
- Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Recent Epic charting experience required
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Ability to float to inpatient units as needed
- Strong prioritization, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills
Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients before and after surgical procedures
- Assess patients, monitor for changes in condition, and respond appropriately to evolving clinical needs
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Administer medications and treatments using Rovers for medication scanning and Alaris infusion pumps
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
- Manage multiple admissions, discharges, and postoperative care needs in a high-occupancy unit
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support quality patient outcomes
- Float to other inpatient units when required while maintaining consistent standards of patient care
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team.
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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