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 | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | 12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required | Onsite

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 on day/evening shifts and up to 5–7 patients on night shifts in a fast-paced environment averaging 10–15 admissions per day
• Prioritize and multitask patient care needs based on acuity, maintaining a high standard of care in a unit operating at 90–95% occupancy during the week
• Float to all inpatient units as required
• Accurately document patient care and administer medications using Epic EMR, Rovers for medication scanning, and Alaris pumps
• Adhere to all facility infection control policies, including masking requirements during flu season when applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or ARC required
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical 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 post-surgical patient populations including joint replacement patients
• Familiarity with Alaris pumps and Rovers medication scanning equipment
• Strong ability to multitask and adapt to fluctuating census and acuity levels

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed hours each week provide stability and predictability throughout your contract
• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented post-surgical unit offering diverse clinical exposure including float opportunities across inpatient units