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Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, WI

Join a collaborative Clinical Resource Team as a travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Appleton, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay, night shifts, and the opportunity to support multiple medical-surgical units across the Fox Cities while caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Appleton is a welcoming community known for its scenic Fox River, vibrant downtown, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation and applicable facility closures
• Weekend Requirement: Up to every other weekend, with flexibility for weekend coverage as needed
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation
• Floating: Float among medical-surgical units and area facilities based on staffing needs; assignments may change with advance notice
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6, supported by LPN or CNA staff based on patient acuity
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience within the past year required

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical or Med/Surg nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• AHA ACLS certification preferred
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, manage change, and work effectively in a floating role
• Ability to care for patients within your validated clinical skill set

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care across multiple medical-surgical units.
• Care for patients with medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, trauma, and progressive-care needs as appropriate to your experience.
• Manage patients with conditions including CHF, COPD, stroke, DKA, CIWA, and post-operative recovery needs.
• Care for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization and post-pacemaker patients when within your competency.
• Monitor patients requiring stroke, post-thrombolytic, cardiac, or neurological care within the nurse’s validated skill set.
• Administer medications, complete assessments, coordinate care, and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes.
• Float between units and facilities while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and continuity of care.
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and follow all applicable clinical and safety standards.

Why This Appleton, Wisconsin Travel Nursing Assignment Stands Out

This role is ideal for a resilient, team-oriented Medical-Surgical RN who enjoys variety and thrives in changing environments. You will build experience across diverse units, strengthen your clinical versatility, and make a meaningful impact wherever patient-care needs are greatest.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nurse opportunity in Appleton, Wisconsin, and join the Clinical Resource Team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.