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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Floor RN Wausau, WI
This position involves providing care on a fast-paced post-surgical unit that serves pre and post-surgical adult and geriatric patients. The role requires responsible management of patient needs, effective multitasking, and team collaboration in a high-occupancy environment with diverse patient conditions.
Job Details
- Position Description: Radius Rule: Contractors must be outside a 50 mile radius of the organization. Shift: Rotating, 12-hour day/night shifts, 7 am7 pm / 7 pm7 am. Schedule: Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License, BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, minimum of 2+ years of hospital Med Surg experience with recent hospital background, trauma level II experience, prior travel experience required, Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) proficiency.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
- Additional Job Details: Unit entails a 40-bed inpatient post-surgical care unit with patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5 during day/evening shifts and 1:5 to 1:7 at night. The unit experiences 10-15 admissions daily, with an average stay of 2-3 days, primarily caring for post-recovery surgical patients. The unit operates at 90-95% occupancy during weekdays. RN must efficiently prioritize patient care based on acuity and work collaboratively in a team. Scrub color is flexible. No GSA hours guaranteed during orientation week. During flu season, unvaccinated travelers are required to wear a mask at all times, per policy.
- Schedule Notes: The assignment begins on 11/02/2026 and ends on 01/30/2027, with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours weekly. Weekend and holiday rotations are 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
Cross Country Job ID #1333322. 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