Operating Room Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring a WI or compact RN license and at least 2 years of OR experience.

Details

• 636-bed Level III Trauma Center with Level III NICU, Magnet-designated, and a Primary Stroke Center located in Milwaukee, WI
• Surgery Room unit with 21 OR suites supporting a variety of surgical specialties
• Case types include Neuro/ENT (spine, cranial, and ENT procedures), Orthopedic (fractures, total joints, ortho spine, hand/podiatry), and General surgery (breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, oncology, GU, GYN, and robotic cases)
• Uses navigation systems including Medtronic Cranial & Spine, Medtronic Stealth, Stryker, and Synaptive Navigation
• Uses Hanna Table for orthopedic procedures
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing via Pyxis
• 8-hour day shifts with variable start times between
• 40 standard hours per week
• On-call required with a 30-minute response time, following an 8-week call rotation schedule
• Call slots include End of Shift (EOS) coverage, overnight ) shifts, and 1-2 weekend call assignments per 8-week cycle
• No call room available
• Cross-trained to float within the General Main OR specialty areas and the Urology center, with no floating to other hospitals or sites
• Holiday weeks require either working 4x10-hour shifts or taking the holiday unpaid
• Facility-provided orientation lasting 1-1.5 weeks depending on team and shift assignment
• Free parking available with shuttle service to and from the parking structure
• Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Minimum 12 months of core OR specialty experience within the last year required
• Skills checklist matching acuity/modality applied for, completed within the last year
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name/initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Prior experience with Epic EMR

Additional Information

• Provide circulating and/or scrub RN support across a wide range of surgical specialties including Neuro/ENT, Orthopedics, and General surgery
• Work alongside a support team including Charge RNs, Leads, Supervisors, Manager, Surgeons, and Anesthesia team
• Robotic surgery (XI) training not typically provided to agency staff unless candidate has strong prior robotics experience and plans to extend beyond one contract
• Scrubs are provided by the facility; surgical bouffant caps required to cover any scrub caps
• First-time travelers not typically recommended for this role but may be considered with strong experience and manager approval
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible for this travel assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.