GHR Healthcare 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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Post-Surgical Care Unit | Wausau, WI
Seeking an experienced Travel Medical-Surgical RN for a 13-week nursing assignment in Wausau, Wisconsin. Join a collaborative post-surgical care team serving adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced inpatient hospital environment, with access to scenic outdoor recreation and the natural beauty of central Wisconsin.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, primarily nights; day/night variables may include 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
- Unit: 40-bed post-surgical care unit serving adult and geriatric patients
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5 on day/evening shifts and 1:5–7 on night shifts
- Documentation: Epic electronic medical record (EMR)
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
- At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Trauma Level II experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Epic charting and electronic medical record experience
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Ability to provide high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
- Strong prioritization, multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills
Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients before and after surgical procedures
- Assess patient conditions, identify changes in acuity, and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Administer medications safely using medication-scanning technology and infusion pumps
- Coordinate care for patients with varying post-operative needs and short expected lengths of stay
- Manage multiple admissions and prioritize care in a unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day
- Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans accurately in Epic
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe patient outcomes
- Float to other inpatient units as needed and contribute to a flexible, team-oriented work environment
Apply now for this Travel Medical-Surgical RN opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated post-surgical care team.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #527695. 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: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
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