Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Location: Viroqua, WI
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 03-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts (12-hour nights), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; typical cadence: 6 shifts per 2-week pay period (0.90 FTE, ~36 hours/week); rotating holidays and every 3rd weekend. Night
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care for Med/Surg patients during night shifts
- Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate changes in condition promptly
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and document in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute patient care plans
- Support transitions of care, including admissions, discharges, and handoffs at shift change
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Wisconsin license or appropriate compact licensure)
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; additional certifications a plus
- Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing; Critical Access Hospital experience is a plus
- Comfort and competence working 12-hour night shifts and covering rotating weekends/holidays
- Able to meet employer requirements for immunizations, background check, and health screening
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong med-surg clinical assessment and triage skills
- Safe medication administration and intravenous therapy familiarity
- Effective prioritization and time management during busy night shifts
- Clear, professional communication and teamwork with physicians and ancillary staff
- Comfort using electronic health record systems and accurate documentation practices
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to help you settle in quickly
- Competitive travel nurse pay with weekly direct deposit
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you’re covered on and off shift
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — tell a colleague, earn rewards
- Travel reimbursement and support for assignment-related expenses
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- A supportive team culture at a Critical Access Hospital that values your expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Viroqua, WI
Viroqua sits in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Area — expect rolling hills, great hiking and biking, and river paddling on the Kickapoo. Explore Wildcat Mountain State Park for trails and overlooks, enjoy the local food co-op and farmers market for fresh finds, sample craft brews and farm-to-table dining, and discover small-town festivals and arts events. If you want a bigger-city day trip, regional hubs with extra dining and cultural options are within easy driving distance.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med/Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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