Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Location

Wausau, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
• Manage a patient assignment of 4–5 patients per shift, prioritizing care based on acuity and collaborating with the care team
• Perform medication administration using barcode scanning technology and manage IV therapy via infusion pumps
• Support high admission volumes averaging 10–15 admissions per day, with the highest volume occurring on day and evening shifts
• Float to all inpatient units as needed based on census and staffing requirements
• Document all patient care accurately and thoroughly using Epic EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC required
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience with recent hospital experience
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and rover-based medication scanning
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-acuity, high-volume post-surgical environment
• Experience caring for joint replacement or other surgical specialty patient populations

Why Join Us

• Join a high-acuity post-surgical unit with consistent occupancy and a collaborative team environment that values skilled travel nurses
• Guaranteed hours per week provide stability throughout your contract assignment