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OR | RN

Planet Healthcare
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Nursing Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked academic medical center in Madison, WI (zip code 53792). This is a premier Wisconsin healthcare job opportunity for experienced OR RNs seeking to join a collaborative surgical team in a state-of-the-art facility, recognized as Wisconsin's #1 hospital. Discover Madison’s vibrant arts scene, scenic lakes, and welcoming community while making a difference in patient care.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2310 - $2370
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Madison, Wisconsin 53792
  • Facility: University Hospital – Magnet-designated academic medical center
  • Start Date: September 8, 2025
  • End Date: January 5, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 17 weeks
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Shifts: Day/Evening, 3x12-hour shifts (6:40am–7:10pm or 9:40am–11:10pm); Monday–Friday with weekday and weekend call
  • Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
  • Unit: Operating Room (OR) – Neurosurgery focus

Registered Nurse Qualifications

  • Active Wisconsin or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at submission)
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as an Operating Room RN within the last 3 years
  • Recent neurosurgery experience required (craniotomy, aneurysm clipping)
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Must reside at least 50 miles from Madison, WI (local candidates not accepted)
  • Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
  • Pass/fail telemetry exam required prior to start (strict criteria)
  • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams to plan and deliver safe, high-quality patient care
  • Coordinate surgical case progression and facilitate efficient turnover between cases
  • Provide specialized nursing care for neurosurgical procedures: craniotomy, aneurysm clipping, cervical/lumbar fusion, laminectomy, VP shunt insertion
  • Utilize and maintain neuro-specific surgical equipment (sonopet, bone scalpel, bipolar with irrigation)
  • Adhere to infection control, fire safety, and universal protocol standards
  • Participate in weekday and weekend call rotations as required
  • Float to other hospital units as staffing needs arise

Apply now to join our leading healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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

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