Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,260 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – PSCU (Post Surgical Care Unit) | 

⏰ Contract & Weekly Hours

• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
• Shift Options: 12-Hour Days or Nights
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Required as needed

Location Requirements

• Facility: Aspirus Wausau Hospital
• 50-Mile Radius Rule: Travelers must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Wisconsin RN License
• BLS (AHA or ARC)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg hospital experience
• Level II Trauma experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience REQUIRED
• EPIC experience REQUIRED

Unit Overview

Post Surgical Care Unit (PSCU)

• 40-bed inpatient post-surgical unit
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Provides care across the surgical recovery continuum following PACU discharge

Patient Ratios

• Days/Evenings: 1:4–5
• Nights: 1:5–7

Unit Environment

• Fast-paced surgical recovery unit
• Average 10–15 admissions per day
• Occupancy rate: 90–95%
• Average Length of Stay:
  • 2–3 days for most patients
  • Longer for joint replacement patients

Required Skills

Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Post-operative surgical patient care
• Frequent admissions and discharges
• Prioritizing care based on acuity
• Working in a high-volume team environment
• Adult and geriatric patient populations

Equipment & Charting

• EPIC EMR (Required)
• Rover medication scanners
• Alaris IV pumps

Floating Requirements

• Travelers must float to all inpatient units as needed.
• Floating is an expectation of the assignment.

Low Census Policy

• Contract includes up to 36 hours of unbillable low census time
• Unit may reduce shifts in:
  • 4-hour increments
  • 8-hour increments
• Example:
  • Scheduled for 12 hours but asked to work only 4 or 8 hours due to census
• This is not considered on-call

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Any Color

Vaccination Policy

During flu season:

• Travelers declining Flu and/or COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times.
• Compliance is mandatory with no exceptions.
• Failure to comply may result in corrective action.

Quick Screening Checklist

✅ Wisconsin RN License
✅ BLS (AHA/ARC)
✅ 2+ Years Recent Med-Surg Experience
✅ Level II Trauma Experience
✅ Prior Travel Experience
✅ EPIC Experience
✅ Lives Outside 50-Mile Radius
✅ Comfortable Floating to All Inpatient Units
✅ Comfortable with Fast-Paced Post-Surgical Admissions

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance