Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Resource Team in Appleton, Wisconsin

Explore a 17-week Medical-Surgical travel nursing job in Appleton, Wisconsin, supporting multiple units as an adaptable Clinical Resource Team RN. This opportunity is ideal for a resilient Registered Nurse who enjoys collaborating with diverse care teams, floating between facilities, and responding to changing staffing needs. You will provide care across facilities in the Appleton and Neenah area while working primarily 12-hour night shifts.

Appleton offers an inviting Fox Cities setting with riverfront attractions, scenic trails, local arts and entertainment, and a welcoming community atmosphere. It is an excellent destination for travel nurses seeking meaningful medical-surgical clinical experience in a vibrant Wisconsin community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Med-Surg)
• Position: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Clinical Resource Team
• Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, with assignments in the surrounding Appleton and Neenah area as needed
• Assignment Length: 17 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding certain orientation and facility-closure circumstances
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Weekend Schedule: Up to every weekend
• Holiday Schedule: Holiday rotation as needed
• Call: No on-call or callback requirement
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Uniform: Black scrubs

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• At least 3 years of RN experience, including at least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience strongly preferred
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience within the past year required
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Ability to float between Medical-Surgical units and nearby facilities based on staffing needs
• Strong adaptability, communication skills, resilience, and comfort managing change

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients across multiple units
• Float throughout Medical-Surgical settings and support nearby facilities as needed
• Care for patients with medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions
• Manage patients with conditions including CIWA, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and other complex medical diagnoses
• Support cardiac care involving pre- and post-catheterization patients, pacemakers, and TR bands when within scope and skillset
• Provide care for neurological patients, including stroke, post-thrombolytic therapy, and neurosurgical populations
• Maintain safe patient assignments based on clinical competency and patient acuity
• Collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to promote coordinated patient care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Adapt to location and unit changes, which may occur on short notice, while maintaining professionalism and quality care
• Make up missed scheduled hours within the designated timeframe when required

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical travel nursing opportunity 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.