Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,615 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This role involves providing patient care in a facility with multiple specialties, including OB/GYN, General, Orthopedics, Spine, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Podiatry, and Pain Management. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day and should have at least three years of experience in an operating room setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an operating room setting, with EMR (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred
• Certifications: WI or compact Registered Nurse (RN) License, American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Schedule: 8-hour days, starting between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Float: Possible float to backup Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or fill sitter needs throughout the hospital if census is low; willingness to float to Aspirus Stevens Point, Plover, and Divine Savior required
• On Call/Call Back Requirements: One shift per week, every 5th weekend; response time preferred within 20 minutes, not to exceed 30 minutes
• Additional Information: The unit consists of five ORs and one Procedure Room, with specialties including OB/GYN, General, Orthopedics, Spine, ENT, Podiatry, and Pain. The candidate must demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and ability to manage change, working independently and collaboratively to ensure optimal patient care. Scrub colors will be provided by the facility.
• Shift Notes: 8-hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
• The contract is eligible for 36 hours of unbillable low census hours, with potential on-call duties for low census hours. Call-back pay applies if called back to the facility. During flu season, mandatory vaccination with COVID and flu shots is enforced; unvaccinated travelers must wear a mask at all times.

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 #1265458. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

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