Highlights

Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, Basic Life Support (AHA or ARC), minimum of 2+ years medical surgical experience, recent hospital experience, trauma level II experience required, Epic charting experience. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour day/night variable shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday coverage.

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse (RN) position available in a hospital setting. This contract role involves providing care to pre- and post-surgical adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work on a rotating 12-hour day/night schedule, including every other weekend and holiday shifts.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour day/night variable shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday coverage.
Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, Basic Life Support (AHA or ARC), minimum of 2+ years medical surgical experience, recent hospital experience, trauma level II experience required, Epic charting experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
Float: Float rotation to all inpatient units may be required.
Additional Information: The unit is a 40-bed post-surgical care unit with a high patient turnover, averaging 10-15 admissions daily. Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:4 or 1:5 during day/evening shifts, and 1:5-7 during night shifts. The unit maintains a high occupancy rate of 90-95% with an average patient stay of 2-3 days. Ability to multitask and prioritize based on patient acuity is essential. Throughout flu season, staff declining vaccination must wear masks at all times, in accordance with 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 #1317981. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus