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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor Wausau, WI. This 13-week assignment supports a fast-paced post-surgical inpatient unit caring for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires strong prioritization, multitasking, teamwork, and clinical judgment in a high-acuity setting with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Job Details Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.7:00 p.m., with 48 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Required Qualifications: Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Associate degree or certificate At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience Recent hospital experience Level II trauma experience Prior travel nursing experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides post-surgical care for adult and geriatric patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative continuum. Unit includes approximately 40 inpatient beds with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:45 on day and evening shifts. Patient volume averages 1015 admissions per day in a fast-paced setting. Requires the ability to prioritize patient care according to acuity and work effectively as part of a team. Travelers who decline seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination must wear a mask at all times during flu season.

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 1346875. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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