Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,615 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room (OR) team located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The position involves delivering specialized surgical nursing care within a busy OR setting. Candidates must bring their Wisconsin RN license on the first day. This role is scheduled for day shifts, with a start date of July 20, 2026, and a contract duration of 13 weeks.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Position: OR (Operating Room)
• Shift: 8-hour variable shifts, including a mix of 0700-1530, 0900-1730, and 1100-1930 shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: WI RN License, AHA BLS, ACLS Certifications, Associate Degree or Certificate, Bachelor's Degree preferred, minimum 5+ years OR experience with at least 1 travel assignment, experience in a larger facility with comparable ORs of 20, required circulating experience, Da Vinci robotic experience required, trauma level II experience required, minimum 0 years of experience, must have their own vehicle and cannot rely on Uber/Lyft due to on-call responsibilities.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic EMR, General Surgery, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GI, and other specialties as a bonus.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Aspirus Merrill, Aspirus Langlade, Aspirus Medford, and Aspirus Stanley if needed.
• Additional Information:
  • Must be flexible, resilient, and adaptable to change.
  • Perform downtime tasks if necessary.
  • Scrub colors can be any color.
  • The position is eligible for 36 hours of low census unbillable hours, during which travelers may be put on call; callback will have pay.
  • During flu season, declining vaccination requires wearing a mask at all times, per Aspirus policy.
  • Vaccinations: Flu and COVID required.

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 #1275690. 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: 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