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Job ID: 896266
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,248.6
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical
Location
Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 7-Week Assignment | 12-Hour Rotating Day/Night Shifts (7a–7p / 7p–7a) | Every Other Weekend and Holiday Required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre- and post-surgical care to adult and geriatric patients on a fast-paced 40-bed inpatient Post Surgical Care Unit following PACU recovery
- Manage a patient assignment of 1:4–5 (day/evening) or 1:5–7 (nights) in a unit averaging 10–15 admissions per day with 90–95% occupancy during the week
- Utilize Epic EMR for all clinical documentation and charting; operate Rovers for medication scanning and Alaris pumps
- Float to all inpatient units as needed per assignment requirements
- Multitask and prioritize patient care based on acuity while functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Adhere to all facility infection control policies, including masking requirements during flu season if vaccination is declined
Required Qualifications
- Active Wisconsin RN License required
- BLS certification through AHA or ARC required
- Minimum 2+ years of Medical-Surgical experience with recent hospital experience
- Trauma Level II experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required — this is a non-negotiable requirement
- Epic EMR proficiency required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in post-surgical or PACU step-down care settings
- Familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps and barcode medication administration workflows
- Experience caring for geriatric and joint replacement patient populations
Why Join Us
- Join a high-acuity, high-volume surgical unit where clinical skills are challenged and valued daily
- Expected 48 hours per week with a structured rotating schedule in a well-organized inpatient environment