Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wausau, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Wausau, WI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Location

Wausau, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Days, 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients on a 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
• Manage a patient assignment of 4–5 patients per shift in a fast-paced environment averaging 10–15 admissions per day
• Utilize Epic EMR for charting and documentation, including medication scanning via Rovers and management of Alaris pumps
• Prioritize and multitask patient care needs based on acuity, collaborating effectively as part of a care team
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Adhere to all facility infection control and health compliance policies, including masking requirements during flu season when applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience with recent hospital experience
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-volume post-surgical or PACU step-down environment
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps and barcode medication administration workflows
• Experience caring for geriatric and orthopedic/joint replacement patient populations

Why Join Us

• Join a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical unit with consistent occupancy and a collaborative team environment
• Guaranteed hours per week provide stability throughout the duration of your contract assignment