Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Jobs – Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, Wisconsin

Explore a 13-week travel nursing contract for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Appleton, Wisconsin. Join a dynamic Clinical Resource Team supporting multiple inpatient units across the Fox Cities area. This assignment is ideal for a resilient, adaptable travel RN who enjoys variety, collaborates well with interdisciplinary teams, and is confident floating between medical-surgical settings based on patient-care needs. Appleton offers a welcoming Wisconsin community with scenic riverfront areas, parks, trails, local dining, and convenient access to cultural and outdoor activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 5:30 PM-6:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Up to every other weekend; candidates open to every weekend may be considered
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation as needed
• Call Requirement: None
• Orientation: Eight hours
• Floating: Float across medical-surgical units and nearby clinical locations according to staffing needs; placement may change with advance notice
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:5-6, with support from LPN or CNA staff based on acuity
• Scrub Color: Black

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• At least 3 years of RN experience, including at least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; at least one completed travel contract strongly preferred
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred
• Recent Epic charting experience within the past year
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage change effectively, and float between units and locations
• Must provide care within demonstrated clinical competencies and skill set

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients across multiple inpatient units
• Care for patients with medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, trauma, and complex medical conditions
• Monitor and care for patients experiencing conditions such as CHF, COPD, stroke, DKA, CIWA-related needs, and post-procedural recovery
• Support patients before and after cardiac catheterization, pacemaker procedures, and other surgical or diagnostic interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition, prioritize interventions, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications, complete assessments, manage care plans, and accurately document in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, LPNs, CNAs, therapy teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments and staffing needs while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage according to the assignment schedule

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract and join the Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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.