Operating Room Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,362/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration22 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Madison, Wisconsin
Job Summary
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 22 weeks
- Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (typically 0640-1910, 3 shifts per week) with potential for one 0940-2210 shift biweekly
- Weekend rotation and weekday on-call required
Clinical Responsibilities
- Care for patients undergoing complex surgeries including:
- Kidney transplant and pancreas transplant
- Gynecology/Oncology procedures (hysterectomy, anterior/posterior repair, laparoscopic gynecology, abdominal hysterectomy)
- Urology surgeries (nephrectomy, HOLEP, cystectomy, ureteroscopy)
- Robotic surgeries using Da Vinci Xi system (urological, gynecological, and transplant procedures)
- Organ procurement procedures
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Wisconsin
- OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
- OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Gynecology/Oncology experience
- Robotic surgery experience
- Urology experience
- OB/GYN experience
- Transplant experience
Certifications & Competencies
- BLS (AHA) required; renewals must be planned in advance with proof of renewal accepted during processing
- Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on unit specifics (check unit description)
- Facility-specific telemetry testing and pass/fail exams may be required for certain inpatient units (not explicitly stated for this role)
- Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
Background & Compliance Requirements
- Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including:
- Social Security Number trace
- County and nationwide criminal checks
- Sex offender registry check
- Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form (state-mandated)
- Ongoing monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
- Education verification as applicable (RN diploma/degree verification)
- Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
- Employment application and skills checklist required annually
- Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test with documentation; negative chest X-ray if history of positive TB test
- Immunizations or documented immunity required for:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
- Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented immunity; declination form required if declining
- Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof (at least one adult Tdap)
- Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology (if applicable)
- Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not required by facility)
- Fit mask testing completed onsite
Facility-Specific Documentation
- Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
- Communicable disease form completed within 90 days of start
- Vaccine exemption forms (medical or religious) for flu, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B as applicable
- Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing if applicable
Work Environment & Schedule
- Operating room setting with exposure to advanced surgical technology and transplant procedures
- 48 hours per week, primarily day shifts with some evening and weekend rotation
- On-call weekday responsibilities
This position is suited for experienced OR RNs with advanced skills in transplant and robotic surgeries, comfortable with a travel contract assignment in Wisconsin.
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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