Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,450 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This operating room (OR) nursing position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The role entails providing specialized care in neurosurgery within a high-acuity environment, supporting complex procedures such as aneurysm clipping, cervical and lumbar fusions, craniotomies for tumors, and other neuro-related surgeries. Candidates must bring their Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Madison, WI
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR) Neurosurgery
• Schedule: Evening shifts, Monday through Friday, with 3 shifts of 12 hours each (0940-2210); includes weekend call rotation and possible holiday call responsibilities.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license; BLS certification from the American Heart Association; minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in neuro-surgical settings; experience with high-acuity trauma cases and neuro-specific procedures (e.g., aneurysm clipping, endoscopic sinus procedures, VP shunt insertion, craniotomies); proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system; trauma Level II experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience; trauma Level I experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Previous charge nurse experience preferred but not required.
  • Skills required include ALIF, anterior cervical fusion, cervical and lumbar fusions, craniotomy, electrosurgical units, endoscopic sinus procedures, infection control, laser safety, lumbar fusion, minimally invasive surgery, radiation safety, trauma protocols, and other neuro-surgical procedures.
  • Must have at least 2 years of recent acute care neuro-surgical experience within the last 3 years.
  • Pass/fail telemetry exam required prior to start, with two attempts provided to meet criteria.
  • Candidate must have experience with patient ratios, charting (Epic), trauma protocols, and neuro-specific equipment such as sonopet, bone scalpel, bipolar, and microscopes.
  • Floating as needed is required.
  • Must adhere to vaccination policies, including the flu vaccine (medical/religious exemptions only).
  • Submissions should focus on verifying neuro-surgical experience, certifications, and recent acute care practice.

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 #1272386. 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 / 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus