Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $56 to $59 per hour in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Care
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $56 to $59 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Wausau, Wisconsin, 54401!

This RN – Long Term Care Night Shift position focuses on providing high-quality care across multiple skilled nursing environments including ventilator care, rehabilitation, dementia services, and long-term care. Nurses should be comfortable working with ventilator-dependent residents and performing essential clinical procedures while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

 Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to residents in long-term care, rehabilitation, dementia, and ventilator units
• Perform suctioning, tube feeding administration, and wound care for ventilator patients
• Monitor and assess resident health status and respond to clinical changes
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support resident care plans
• Document care accurately in accordance with regulatory and facility standards
• Maintain infection control and safety practices
• Support post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing services
• Float between units as assigned including vents, rehab, LTC, and dementia care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN License (required at submission)
• Active BLS Certification (AHA required)
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience required
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute rehabilitation preferred
• Ability to float between units and manage diverse patient populations

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Knowledge and Skills

• Ventilator and tracheostomy care
• Tube feeding and airway suctioning
• Wound care management
• Post-acute and skilled nursing care
• Clinical assessment and monitoring
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Consistent 36-hour weekly schedule
• Night shift stability for focused patient care
• Supportive recruiter partnership
• Opportunities for contract extensions and career growth

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