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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, WI. This position involves providing direct patient care within a 10-bed inpatient Palliative Care unit. The role requires collaborative management of complex cases with a focus on comfort and hospice care, ensuring quality care delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Position Description: Palliative Care RN responsible for taking care of patients on the Med/Surg unit with experience in Palliative Care or Hospice preferred.
Certifications, Education, and Experience: WI RN license, AHA or ARC BLS certification, an Associate Degree or Certificate, minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience with at least 1 year of inpatient Palliative Care experience preferred, and 2 years of Medical Surgical experience required.
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, guaranteed 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday rotation.
Responsibilities: Care for Med/Surg patients with a focus on Palliative, Comfort, and Hospice cases, utilizing Epic charting.
Additional Information: Flexibility to work in any inpatient unit, with low census hours included in the contract. Care delivery involves a team ratio of 2 RNs and 1 CNA per 10 patients, with unit staffing managed for resilience and adaptability.
Benefits
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 #1319816. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wausau, WI
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
Hospice Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Palliative Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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