Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526490
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Portage, Wisconsin
Job Description
Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Portage, Wisconsin
Take your next travel nursing job to Portage, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative medical-surgical team as a Travel Registered Nurse. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse medical-surgical patient population, including joint replacement and general surgical cases, while building valuable clinical experience in a supportive Central Wisconsin community known for its welcoming atmosphere, outdoor recreation, and convenient regional access.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Position: Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Setting: Medical-surgical unit
- Location: Portage, Wisconsin
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 23, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Rotation: Two weekends out of four as needed; holiday rotation is every other holiday
- Call Requirements: No scheduled on-call or backup requirement; additional shifts may be available
- Float Expectations: Must be willing to float to other regional units as needed
- Dress Code: Dark blue scrubs
- Travel Assignment Eligibility: A 50-mile radius rule may apply
Med-Surg Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Associate degree in nursing or an applicable nursing certificate required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in the required weekend and holiday rotation
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, resilience, and confidence in clinical decision-making
- Ability to comply with applicable seasonal respiratory illness policies, including masking requirements when applicable
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients
- Manage care for patients recovering from joint replacements and general surgical procedures
- Perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, and document care accurately
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using sound clinical judgment
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs
- Float to designated regional units when operational needs require additional support
- Contribute to a professional, team-oriented environment while managing changing patient-care priorities
Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Portage, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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