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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Floor Wausau, Wisconsin. This position provides post-surgical care for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The role requires strong prioritization, multitasking, teamwork, and the ability to manage patient care needs based on acuity.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; associate degree or certificate; at least 2 years of medical-surgical experience; recent hospital experience; Level II trauma experience; prior travel experience; and required electronic medical record charting experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree.

Additional Information: Provides post-surgical care for adult and geriatric patients. The unit is fast-paced, with approximately 1015 admissions per day and patient assignments typically ranging from four to five patients during day and evening shifts. The position requires the ability to recover and monitor patients following surgery, prioritize care based on acuity, multitask effectively, and work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team. Assignment dates are 11/16/2026 through 02/13/2027.

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 1341391. 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