Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Surgical Care Unit | Wausau, Wisconsin

Join a collaborative post-surgical care team in Wausau, Wisconsin, as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing job offers $2,110-$2,220 in estimated weekly pay and is ideal for an experienced Med-Surg RN who provides exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients throughout the pre- and post-surgical continuum. You will work in a 40-bed unit with an average of 10-15 admissions per day and a strong focus on prioritization, teamwork, and quality outcomes. Wausau offers a welcoming central Wisconsin community with scenic outdoor recreation, local arts, and year-round activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation and applicable facility closures
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Unit: 40-bed post-surgical care unit
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric pre- and post-surgical patients
• Typical Patient Ratios: Days/evenings 1:4-5; nights 1:5-7
• Float Expectations: May float to inpatient units as needed

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting
• Recent Level II trauma experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Recent Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Ability to prioritize care, manage multiple patient needs, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients before and after surgical procedures
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and communicate clinical findings promptly
• Manage post-operative recovery needs and support safe transitions throughout the continuum of care
• Administer medications and treatments using Epic, Rover medication scanning, and Alaris pumps
• Monitor patients with varying acuity while maintaining safe and organized care delivery
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions
• Float to other inpatient units when needed and adapt efficiently to changing assignments
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional nursing standards

Apply now to join this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity and bring your Medical-Surgical RN expertise to a post-surgical care team in Wausau.

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.