Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,215 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Floor in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves providing care in a post-surgical unit that manages pre and post-operative adult and geriatric patients. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and multitasking skills.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ARC, at least 2+ years of recent hospital Med Surg experience, trauma level II experience, recent Epic charting experience, and prior travel experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to all inpatient units.
• On Call/Call Back: The contract is eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours, which can be worked in hour increments; this is not considered on call.
• Unit Specific Skillset: Post-surgical care in a 40-bed inpatient unit providing a continuum of care for post-operative adult and geriatric patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4 or 1:5 during day/PM shifts, and 1:5 to 1:7 during night shifts. The unit averages 10-15 admissions per day with high occupancy.
• Additional Information: The unit operates in a fast-paced environment requiring strong multitasking and prioritization abilities, work as a team, and ability to work in any scrub color. The unit uses Epic electronic medical records, Rovers for medication scanning, and Alaris pumps.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Location: 333 PINE RIDGE BLVD, WAUSAU, WI 54401

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 #1299643. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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