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: 7 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 7-Week Assignment | 12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a) | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required | Onsite

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 assignment of 1:4–5 (day/evening) or 1:5–7 (nights) in a unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day with 90–95% occupancy during the week
• Utilize Epic EMR for all clinical documentation and charting; operate Rovers for medication scanning and Alaris pumps
• Float to all inpatient units as needed per assignment requirements
• Multitask and prioritize patient care based on acuity while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Adhere to all facility infection control policies, including masking requirements during flu season if vaccination is declined

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License required
• 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 — 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 infusion pumps and barcode medication administration workflows
• Experience caring for geriatric and joint replacement patient populations

Why Join Us

• Join a high-acuity, high-volume surgical unit where clinical skills are challenged and valued daily
• Expected 48 hours per week with a structured rotating schedule in a well-organized inpatient environment