Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 15 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Milwaukee, WI Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor position supporting patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, oncology conditions, tracheostomies, and complex medical procedures. The role provides overnight inpatient rehabilitation nursing care within a 45-bed program and supports patients requiring specialized rehabilitation, wound care, enteral feeding, airway management, and mobility assistance.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required skills include intravenous pump use and intravenous insertion, central, peripherally inserted central catheter and midline catheter care, tube-feeding pump operation, gastrointestinal, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and nasogastric tube management, nasogastric tube insertion, wound vacuum and wound care, indwelling catheter insertion and care, tracheostomy care and suctioning, laryngectomy care, drain care, and management of behavioral concerns.

Additional Information: The inpatient rehabilitation program serves patients with physical medicine and rehabilitation needs, including stroke, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, oncology conditions, tracheostomies, transplant recovery, and complex cardiac support needs. Typical patient ratios are 1:67 for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses and 1:78 for certified nursing assistants on night shift. Unit support includes a charge nurse, health unit coordinator, hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, and phlebotomy. Equipment includes patient lifts and ceiling lifts. Weekend rotation occurs every third weekend as needed, with holidays every other holiday as needed. Scrub colors are unrestricted except camouflage and denim; clogs are not permitted.

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 1342340. 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 Rehabilitation 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