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 | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients on a fast-paced 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4–5 during day/PM shifts, with the ability to multitask and prioritize care based on acuity
• Perform medication scanning using Rovers and administer IV therapy via Alaris pumps
• Document all patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Collaborate as part of a team on a unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day, with 90–95% occupancy during the week and an average length of stay of 2–3 days

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License required
• BLS certification (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 — this is a non-negotiable requirement
• Epic EMR proficiency required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in post-surgical or PACU step-down care settings
• Familiarity with Alaris pumps and Rover medication scanning devices
• Experience caring for geriatric and high-acuity surgical patient populations

Why Join Us

• Expected 36 hours per week on a structured day shift schedule, offering consistency throughout your contract
• Opportunity to work in a high-volume, dynamic post-surgical environment that supports professional growth and team-based care