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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse with specialized experience in Neurosurgery for a position in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing high-acuity patient care within the Neurosurgery unit, performing a variety of complex procedures such as aneurysm clipping, cervical and lumbar fusion, craniotomies, and VP shunt insertions. Candidates must bring their active RN license on the first day and possess the required certifications and minimum experience to succeed in this fast-paced, high-level environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Madison, WI
• Specialty: Operating Room (Neurosurgery)
• Schedule: Evening shift, Mon-Fri, 3 days of 12-hour shifts (0940-2210), with weekend call rotation and potential holiday call responsibilities
• Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in Neurosurgery or equivalent, experience with high acuity cases, trauma Level II experience, previous charge nurse experience preferred, proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system
• Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience, trauma Level I experience, experience with neuro-specific procedures including aneurysm clipping, craniotomy, endovascular neuro, and posterior Fossa decompression
• Additional Information: The role involves handling complex neuro-surgical procedures, including craniotomies for tumor removal, sinus approach, and intraoperative MRI environments. The candidate must have experience with equipment such as sonopet, bone scalpel, bipolar, and kinematic microscopes (Mitaka, Leica, Kinevo, Pentero). Strict passing criteria are required for pre-employment telemetry and cardiac interpretation testing.
• Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications: BLS, WI RN or compact RN license required
• Other Details: Involves working in a hybrid OR setting, handling surgical specimens, infection control, radiation and laser safety, and adhering to universal protocols. The candidate must meet the minimum of 2 years of recent acute care neuro-surgical experience.

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus