Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wausau, WI

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Medical and Pediatrics unit, managing adult patients with diagnoses including respiratory illnesses, stroke, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal illness, diabetic management, renal failure, sepsis, wound care, and acute alcohol withdrawal. Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | 36 Hours Per Week | 12-Hour Variable Day/Night Shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) | Rotating Weekends and Holidays.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | 36 Hours Per Week | 12-Hour Variable Day/Night Shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) | Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical and Pediatrics unit, managing adult patients with diagnoses including respiratory illnesses, stroke, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal illness, diabetic management, renal failure, sepsis, wound care, and acute alcohol withdrawal
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4–5 on day shifts and 1:6–7 on night shifts
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Adhere to all facility infection control policies, including masking requirements during flu season if applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification through AHA or ARC
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Level II experience highly preferred
• Experience managing a high-acuity, fast-paced inpatient environment with frequent census and assignment changes
• Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to shift-level changes
• Positive, collaborative attitude with willingness to ask questions and engage with the care team

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week on a structured 13-week contract with a defined start date
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting with a diverse adult patient population across multiple clinical specialties