Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,215 per week

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN Wausau, Wisconsin. This clinical position involves providing care in a fast-paced post-surgical unit that caters to pre- and post-operative adults and geriatric patients. The RN will work within a 40-bed inpatient unit, handling multiple patient needs and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team on a rotating 12-hour day/night shift schedule.

Job Details

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience, recent hospital experience, Trauma Level II experience, Epic charting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
• Additional Information:
  • Contract length is 13 weeks starting 08/24/2026, with guaranteed hours of 36 hours per week.
  • The unit is a fast-paced post-surgical environment with an average of 10-15 admissions per day, and an occupancy of 90-95%.
  • Experience in post-surgical care after Pacu is required.
  • Nurse to patient ratio: day/pm 1:4 or 5, nights 1:5-7.
  • The unit utilizes Epic electronic medical records, medication scanning Rovers, and Alaris pumps.
  • Scrub color may vary; GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation.
  • During flu season, declines of flu and COVID vaccinations require mask-wearing at all times.

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 #1289395. 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 / Medical Surgical Floor

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.

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• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Salary : $2,215