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 | Days, 12-Hour Shifts (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 on a 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 in a fast-paced environment that averages 10–15 admissions per day
• Perform accurate medication administration using electronic scanning equipment and infusion pumps
• Document all patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner using Epic EMR
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient throughput and maintain unit occupancy goals

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Minimum 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
• Ability to multitask and prioritize patient care needs in a high-volume, fast-paced post-surgical environment
• Experience caring for geriatric and joint replacement patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced post-surgical unit with a strong, collaborative care team
• Guaranteed hours per week with a structured 13-week contract and immediate start availability