Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse Wausau, WI. This position involves providing comprehensive care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced post-surgical unit. The role requires adaptability to rotating day/night shifts, with a focus on teamwork and patient acuity management to support recovery and continuum of care.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour day/night rotating shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with start date on 10/05/2026 and end date on 01/02/2027.
• Required Qualifications: WI RN License, BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, 2+ years of Medical Surgical experience, recent hospital experience, trauma level II experience, Epic charting proficiency, and experience with Epic EMR, Rovers for medication scanning, and Alaris pumps.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
• Float: Float to all inpatient units may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit has a 40-bed inpatient capacity, with a patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 during daylight shifts and 1:5 to 1:7 at night. It handles 10-15 admissions daily with an occupancy rate of 90-95%. The RN must be capable of multitasking and prioritizing patient needs based on acuity, working efficiently as part of a team. During flu season, any candidate who declines flu and COVID vaccinations is required to wear a mask at all times, per facility policy.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1317978. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus