Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,165 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

An Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing patient care in a trauma level II emergency department with a high acuity, fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their licensure on the first day of assignment. The position emphasizes resilience, independence, and the ability to manage change effectively.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin


• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)


• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.


• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday scheduled off


• Contract Length: 13 weeks with the possibility of extension


• Required Certifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ARC or American Heart Association (AHA)


• Required Education: Associate Degree or Certificate; Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree


• Experience: Minimum of 5 years RN experience, with at least one year of travel experience, and trauma level II experience; no minimum experience required for consideration


• Certifications and Licenses: Valid Wisconsin RN license, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS


• Additional Information: This role is in a very fast-paced environment with 3-4 patients per nurse. The unit features EPIC electronic charting, Pyxis medication dispenser, in-house lab, RN-led labs and nebulizer treatments, in-house respiratory therapist, and onsite radiology staff. Flexibility to float to other locations such as Merrill, Antigo, Medford, and Stanley may be required.


• Responsibilities include drawing labs, administering neb treatments, and managing a diverse patient population, including neuro, cardiac, pediatrics, and geriatrics.


• Scrub colors are flexible.


• Additional operational notes: During flu season, travelers who decline vaccination must wear masks at all times as per facility policy.

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 #1275071. 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 / Emergency Room

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus