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: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurse position is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced post-surgical unit, supporting pre- and post-operative adult and geriatric patients. The position offers a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with day and night variables, beginning on 08/03/2026, with a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour Day/Night variable shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin registered nurse license; BLS certification from AHA or ARC; 2+ years of medical surgical experience with recent hospital practice; trauma level II experience; Epic charting experience; minimum 1 year of experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Float: Float to all inpatient units; on-call/back requirements do not apply; unit will typically low census in 4-hour increments, and travelers may work only 4 or 8 hours of the shift
- Additional Information: Care is provided in a 40-bed inpatient post-surgical unit that supports pre- and post-op care for adult and geriatric patients. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 during day/evening shifts and 1:5-7 at night. The unit has an occupancy rate of 90-95% on weekdays, with an average length of stay of 2-3 days (except joint procedures). The RN must be capable of multitasking and prioritizing patient needs based on acuity, working effectively as a team.
- Location: 333 PINE RIDGE BLVD, WAUSAU, WI 54401
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 #1286039. 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
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