Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Clinical Resource Team | Appleton, WI

Explore a 13-week travel nursing opportunity for an adaptable Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) supporting inpatient units in Appleton, Wisconsin. Join a Clinical Resource Team, care for diverse adult patient populations, and make an impact wherever patient-care needs are greatest across the Fox Cities area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse assignment
• Location: Appleton, Wisconsin area
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Schedule: Up to every other weekend; consideration given to nurses available every weekend
• Holiday Schedule: Holiday rotation as needed
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: 8 hours; guaranteed hours may vary during orientation and when units are closed for holidays

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
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; previous travel nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current 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’s degree preferred
• Ability to float between Medical-Surgical units and support nearby locations as staffing needs change
• Strong adaptability, resilience, communication skills, and a collaborative approach

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients across multiple inpatient units
• Care for patients with medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, CIWA, CHF, COPD, stroke, surgical trauma, orthopedic, DKA, and cardiac-related needs
• Provide pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, pacemaker care, and TR Band management within established competencies
• Care for neuro patients, including stroke, post-thrombolytic therapy, and neurosurgical populations, according to experience and skillset
• Maintain patient assignments generally ranging from 1:5 to 1:6, with support from LPN or CNA staff based on patient acuity
• Float throughout assigned units and nearby locations to meet changing staffing and patient-care needs
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic
• Accept assignments appropriate to demonstrated competencies and provide care within scope of practice
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled and make up missed shifts within the designated timeframe when required

Why Work in Appleton, Wisconsin?

Appleton is a welcoming Fox Cities community known for its scenic riverfront, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to nearby communities. This Wisconsin travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work with diverse inpatient populations while enjoying the area’s vibrant community and regional amenities.

Apply now to join this Clinical Resource Team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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.