Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Wausau, Wisconsin

Explore a 13-week travel nursing job in Wausau, WI, for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) providing inpatient care on night shift. Join a collaborative Medical and Pediatrics unit, care for adult medical-surgical patients, and build valuable acute-care experience in central Wisconsin.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Registered Nurse Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient Medical-Surgical unit; float to inpatient units as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 on days and 1:6–7 on nights

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Trauma Level II experience strongly preferred
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments, float between inpatient units, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients in an inpatient setting.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with respiratory illness, stroke and other neurological conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, renal failure, urinary tract disorders, sepsis, wounds, clotting disorders, infectious diseases, and acute alcohol withdrawal.
• Administer medications and treatments, complete focused and comprehensive assessments, and evaluate patient responses to care.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic.
• Float to other inpatient units as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to support positive outcomes and patient experiences.
• Demonstrate resilience, independence, flexibility, and a positive approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Work in Wausau, Wisconsin?

Wausau offers travel nurses a welcoming central Wisconsin setting with access to scenic parks, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a strong community atmosphere.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nurse opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join an experienced acute-care team on night shift.

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.