Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,490 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Madison, WI This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a Tier 5 surgical unit focused on Urology, Gynecology/Oncology, kidney and pancreas transplant, and robotic surgeries. The position requires hands-on experience with complex procedures such as kidney transplants, hysterectomies, and the use of robotic surgical systems.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, RN License (accepting pending WI license with submission), and relevant experience in Urology, Gynecology/Oncology, kidney and pancreas transplant, and robotic surgery.
• Education Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty area required.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of inpatient RN experience in the specified field.
• Additional requirements include a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria, ability to pass pass/fail testing, and adherence to COVID-19 and flu vaccination policies (flu vaccine required, COVID-19 vaccine not required).
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Responsibilities include assisting in complex surgeries such as hysterectomies, nephrectomies, and robotic procedures, handling surgical instruments, maintaining patient safety, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols like the Universal Protocol (Time Out).
• Other clinical skills include administration of blood and blood products, infection control, and managing patient care for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in a high-acuity surgical setting.

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 #1333400. 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: 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