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Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,170 per week

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cross country nursesWausau, WItoday
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin. Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 8 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor, Wausau, WI The role provides nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients with conditions including respiratory illness, stroke, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal illness, diabetes, renal failure, sepsis, wound care, and infectious diseases. The position requires clinical judgment, flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to manage changing patient-care needs across inpatient units.
Job Details
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday rotation required.
Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC); associate degree or certificate; minimum of 2 years of experience; Electronic medical record charting experience using EPIC.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree; Level II trauma experience.
Additional Information: Adult medical-surgical patient population; pediatric patients are not assigned to this role. Typical patient ratios are 1:45 during day shifts and 1:67 during night shifts. Responsibilities include managing respiratory illnesses, stroke, seizure disorders, gastrointestinal illness, diabetes, renal failure, urinary tract disorders, sepsis, wound care, clotting disorders, infectious diseases, and acute alcohol withdrawal. The role requires resilience, flexibility, timely task completion, independent practice, collaboration with clinical teams, and a positive approach to frequent changes during the shift. Any scrub color is acceptable. Seasonal vaccination and masking policies must be followed when applicable.
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 #1350178. 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 FloorAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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. xevrcyc 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
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Wausau, WI

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

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