Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: 12/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Madison, Wisconsin Contract

Apply now for a high-acuity travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin, supporting complex surgical procedures as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). This on-site travel assignment serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across urologic, renal, gynecologic, robotic, and laparoscopic cases. Madison is a vibrant, bike-friendly city known for its lakes, parks, cultural attractions, and welcoming community—an excellent destination for your next travel nurse assignment.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Assignment Dates: December 13, 2026 through June 13, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Times: Primarily 6:40 a.m.–7:10 p.m.; potential for one 9:40 a.m.–10:10 p.m. shift every two weeks
• Call Requirements: Weekday and weekend call participation required
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, high-acuity operating room
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Additional Expectations: Travelers may float as needed; applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
• At least 2 years of acute-care operating room nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent experience with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system; Epic experience is required for this assignment
• Clinical experience with urologic, renal, gynecologic, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures
• Ability to support blood product administration, specimen handling, infection control, universal protocol, fire safety, laser safety, latex-allergy precautions, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Successful completion of required pre-assignment clinical assessments, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Previous charge nurse experience and Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, comprehensive perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical experience
• Prepare for and support complex procedures, including kidney transplant, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, cystectomy, neobladder procedures, prostate resection, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, hysterectomy, and anterior or posterior repair
• Assist with robotic and laparoscopic cases, including gynecologic and urologic procedures using advanced robotic systems
• Perform and document patient assessments, surgical-site preparation, medication administration, specimen labeling, and blood product administration according to established standards
• Participate in surgical time-outs, code response, infection prevention, fire and laser safety, and malignant hyperthermia readiness
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nursing colleagues, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide flexible coverage, including floating and weekday or weekend call, while maintaining a high standard of patient-centered care

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #529755. 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: OR

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

Why Vivian Health?

Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.