Travel Inpatient Rehabilitation Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Specialty:
  Rehabilitation
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Inpatient Rehabilitation Med/Surg position requiring at least one year of recent specialty experience and WI or compact RN licensure.

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (2 North) within a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital
• 45-bed CARF accredited, Stroke Certified rehabilitation program
• Patient population includes stroke, neuro, TBI, MS, Parkinson's, LVAD, oncology, trach, and transplant patients
• RN patient ratios: 1:4-5 days, 1:6-7 nights
• 12-hour night shift schedule ), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every third weekend
• Floating required to all other Med/Surg units including Inpatient Boarding, with travelers floated first
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday as needed

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent core experience in unit specialty required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Skills required include IV pump and insertion (central, PICC, midline), tube feeding pump, GI/PEG/NG tube management and insertion, wound vac/wound care, indwelling catheter care, trach care and suctioning, laryngectomy care, drain care, and behavior management
• Experience with Hoyer lifts, ceiling lifts, and sit-to-stand lifts required
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required

• Unit support includes a charge nurse (who may carry a patient assignment), Health Unit Coordinator ), and 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Phlebotomy coverage
• 8 hours of orientation provided
• Staff, including travelers, limited to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts under facility fatigue policy
• Scrubs may be any color except camo or denim; crocs not permitted; appearance guidelines provided at orientation
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• All requested time off must be approved through the Nurse Manager

American Traveler Job  #P-772475. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.