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Everything you need to know about Travel Nursing in Wisconsin
With a middle-of-the-road cost of living, an abundance of travel nursing jobs, cool cities, Midwestern charm, and, of course, all that world-famous cheese and dairy, Wisconsin might be the perfect spot for your next travel nurse assignment. (Don’t worry vegans, there’s plenty here for you to love too!) They may call Minnesota the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but Wisconsin is no slouch in this area either with more than 14,000 lakes for you to explore on your days off. Maybe you can collect them all! Let’s explore deeper about why Wisconsin’s such a traveler favorite. Keep reading to learn more, search Wisconsin travel nurse jobs, or apply now to take the next step in your career in care.
Travel Nursing in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a great state and a wonderful location for your next travel nursing assignment. When you take a job with Medical Solutions in The Badger State, you’ll have access to travel nurse jobs that offer great pay and benefits — all with our incredible human-first service and support.
Wisconsin has lots of traveler-friendly healthcare facilities. U.S. News & World Report’s 2020/2021 Best Hospitals list evaluated 149 hospitals in Wisconsin — 13 of which met high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. The #1-ranked hospital is University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison, followed by #2-ranked Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, #3-ranked Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, #4-ranked Mayo Clinic Eau Claire in Eau Claire, and #5-ranked Aurora Medical Center-Grafton in Grafton. Wisconsin also has many other great facilities and clinics throughout the state where you might find a travel nursing job that fits your needs.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best States list ranked Wisconsin at #8 overall, #8 for education, #9 for opportunity and fiscal stability, and #15 for healthcare. With its high overall rank and other great marks, plus its many cool cities and natural beauty, Wisconsin is a wonderful travel nursing location. In The Badger State, you can earn great pay at one of the state’s traveler-friendly facilities while having all kinds of fun on your days off!
Wisconsin is currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC lets nurses practice in other NLC states without having to get additional state licenses. New states frequently join so keep an eye on the latest NLC map. Also, our team can always help you with Wisconsin state licensing questions.
Quick Wisconsin Facts
State Nickname: The Badger State
Capital City: Madison
Largest Cities: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine
Charming Towns: New Glarus, Lake Geneva, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, Wisconsin Dells
Cost of Living: 25th-lowest cost of living in U.S.
Average RN Salary: $74,760
Random Trivia: Wisconsin has 14,000-plus lakes and almost 7,500 stream and rivers.
To Do and See in Wisconsin
From rolling hills dotted with cows to beautiful cities to glacier-carved lakes and sandstone formations, Wisconsin is a gorgeous location for your next travel job.
Madison’s the perfect college town, with lots of youthful energy, plus great music, art, restaurants, shops, and culture. Milwaukee — not just the hometown of Laverne and Shirley — wows with its many to-dos. Stroll, kayak, or cruise the Milwaukee River, or hit up Bradford Beach, Sculpture Milwaukee, Brady Street, the Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee Art Museum, the Harley Davidson Museum, and tons more.
Oh, and all those 14,000 lakes? They’re also accompanied by 7,500 rivers and streams, making Wisconsin a wonderful location for travelers who love to be in, on, or near the water. Enjoy stunning sights like Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Devil’s Lake State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, and so much more.
Speaking of lakes — glacial water supply, tons of cows munching on the state’s ample grasslands, and a long history of expert cheesemakers have combined forces to earn Wisconsin’s nickname: America’s Dairyland. So, if you love cheese and dairy, you’ll also love the food here. Not to be cheesy, but it’s truly some of the world’s best and you can enjoy incredible beer cheese soup, cheese plates, cheese curds, and other such delights. The Badger State also loves its butter burgers, bratwurst, fish fries, hot ham and rolls, Cornish pasty, cream puffs, and frozen custard. You can wash it all down with a craft brewski from one of the state’s micro or macro breweries.
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Benefits
Personalized Pay Packages
Travel Nurses working in Wisconsin enjoy a personalized payment package with great wage rates, licensure and certification reimbursement, a 401(k) with an immediately vested company contribution, loyalty and referral bonuses, and more.
Learn MoreGreat Benefits
We offer our travel nurses and travel allied health professionals day one medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus the option of several additional voluntary benefits, including life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.
Learn MoreEmployee Assistance Program
Current travelers also have automatic, free access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through Cigna, which includes eight free counseling sessions and many more free resources to support you and your family in every facet of life.
Learn MoreTravel Nurse Housing
When it comes to making a home in your latest location, Medical Solutions travelers have the option of company-provided, private, fully furnished, secure, pet-friendly housing arranged by our expert housing team or a non-taxable housing stipend that helps you arrange and pay for your own housing costs, depending on your eligibility and location.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about Wisconsin Travel Nursing Jobs with Medical Solutions and Travel Nursing in general.
How do I become a Traveler with Medical Solutions?
Simply apply here. You can also call us at 1.866.633.3548 and speak with a recruiter, who can answer your questions and send you an information packet. All we need to begin is your application and resume. Once we receive your information, we can begin discussing potential assignments that fit your profile. When you find a job you want, your recruiter will submit you for the job and walk you through the process from there.
How long are travel healthcare assignments?
Most assignments are 13 weeks in length, but we’ve seen them as short as four weeks and as long as 24. You are obligated to finish your assignment as contracted, but there is no contract binding you to work more assignments afterward. You can take a new assignment right after your last or take a break. It’s all up to you!
What about state licensing?
Many states are in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows you reciprocal rights to practice in compact states. If you need to obtain a new state license, your Recruiter can tell you exactly how much time is necessary to apply for it and the cost. If a new license is required for your assignment, Medical Solutions will reimburse you for the cost!