Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,190 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Med Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurse position is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role involves providing comprehensive care in a fast-paced post-surgical unit with a focus on pre and post-surgical adult and geriatric patients. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic environment requiring strong multitasking and prioritization skills, with a schedule that includes 12-hour rotating shifts.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Schedule: 12-hour day/night variable shifts, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, BLS (American Heart Association or ARC), at least 2+ years of medical surgical experience, recent hospital experience, trauma level II experience, Epic charting experience, and prior travel experience if applicable
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Shift Requirements: 12-hour shifts with a rotation between days and nights; every other weekend and holiday; unit is closed during holidays; flu season policy mandates wearing masks if declined vaccines
• Float: Float rotation may be required to all inpatient units, but not on call
• Additional Information: The unit is a 40-bed inpatient post-surgical care area with high patient turnover, occupancy of 90-95%, and an average length of stay of 2-3 days. Nurses must efficiently multitask and work collaboratively to address patient acuity and needs.

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 #1287414. 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