Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in Emergency Room (ER) care is sought for a trauma level II unit in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role involves working 12-hour evening and night shifts, with a focus on providing high-quality trauma and emergency care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their Wisconsin RN license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Shift: 12-hour evening/night shifts, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM with flexibility to adjust to 2:00 PM or 5:00 PM start times, and night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, guaranteed, with potential for on-call during unbillable low census periods
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - ARC or AHA, Associate Degree or Certificate, 5 years of nursing experience including at least one year of travel experience, trauma level II experience, charting with EPIC electronic medical record, and the ability to manage independently in a high-paced environment
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Additional Responsibilities: May be required to float to other locations including Merrill, Antigo, Medford, and Stanley. The role involves handling trauma cases, utilizing EPIC for charting, drawing labs, administering neb treatments, and managing medications with in-house respiratory therapy and radiology staff support.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Call/Call Back: 12 hours of call/response time within 6 weeks, with a minimum of 2 hours for call back.
• Operational Notes: During flu season, vaccination decliners must wear masks at all times. The healthcare provider emphasizes resilience, independence, and timely task completion.

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 #1274777. 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 / Emergency Room

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