Travel Medical-Surgical Rehabilitation Floor RN - $2,045 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Milwaukee, WI
$2,045/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/08/2026
Job description
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: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Rehabilitation Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Rehabilitation on a Night shift in a Level III Trauma Center. This role involves providing comprehensive care to patients recovering from stroke, neuro, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, LVAD, oncology, tracheostomy, and transplant patients. The position offers an opportunity for first-time travelers to gain valuable experience in a highly accredited and specialized stroke-certified program.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification, at least 1 year of experience, and knowledge of I/V pump and insertion, central, PICC, and midline catheter care, tube feeding pump, GI/PEG/NG tube management and care, NG tube insertion, wound vac/wound care, indwelling catheter insertion and care, trach care and suctioning, laryngectomy care, drain care, and management of behavior issues.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with stroke, neuro, TBI, MS, Parkinsons, LVAD, oncology, trachs, and transplants is advantageous.
- Support on the Unit: Charge nurse may assign patient responsibilities. Health Unit Coordinator operates from 0600-2230. Hospitalists, RT, and Phlebotomy staff are available 24/7.
- Charting System/Equipment: EPIC (preferred), Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication stations, and use of lifts such as Hoyer, ceiling, and sit-to-stand lifts.
- Floating: Floating to other MedSurg areas, inpatient boarding, with a patient ratio of 1:4; travelers are among the first to float.
- Orientation: 8 hours of new staff orientation.
- Scheduling: Includes a weekend rotation every third weekend as needed, with no on-call requirements.
- Additional Information: Scrub color flexibility; no crocks or denim, appearance guidelines to be followed at orientation. Free parking available.
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 #1302297. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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