Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Appleton and Neenah, Wisconsin. This travel assignment supports a Clinical Resource Team responsible for floating across medical-surgical units and other locations as needed. The role provides nighttime coverage for a 13-week assignment beginning 11/23/2026 and requires strong adaptability across a variety of patient populations and clinical settings.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts beginning at 5:30 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend rotation may be required, up to every other weekend, along with holiday rotation as needed.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; associate degree or certificate; at least 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, including at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience; and previous travel assignment experience strongly preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; experience with pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, post-pacemaker care, and transradial band management.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Clinical Resource Team assignments may include medical-surgical, general surgical, oncology, renal, alcohol withdrawal management, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, surgical trauma, orthopedic, diabetic ketoacidosis, and cardiac care.
- Assignments may include cardiac, neurological, post-thrombolytic therapy, and neurosurgical patient populations.
- Patient assignments are based on the registered nurses demonstrated skill set.
- Expected patient ratios are approximately 1:56, with support from licensed practical nurses or certified nursing assistants based on patient acuity.
- Electronic health record charting experience within the last year is required.
- Missed shifts must be made up within two weeks of the absence.
- Black scrub attire is required.
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
Posted Date: 2026-10-19
Cross Country Job ID #1321955. 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