Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Wausau, WI

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical

Location

Wausau, WI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 12-hour shifts) | 48 Guaranteed Hours Per Week | Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical and Pediatrics unit, caring exclusively for adult patients (travelers do not take pediatric patients)
• Manage a diverse adult patient population with diagnoses including respiratory illness, 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
• Float to all inpatient units as needed throughout the facility
• Accurately document all patient care activities using the EPIC electronic health record system
• Collaborate with team members and ancillary staff to ensure the best possible patient experience while managing tasks independently and efficiently

Required Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system
• Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Compliance with facility health and safety policies, including masking requirements for staff who decline flu and COVID vaccinations during flu season

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Level II experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage change effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to shift changes

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed hours per week provide stability and predictability throughout your contract assignment
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic medical unit treating a wide variety of complex adult conditions, supporting professional growth and clinical skill development