Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – CVOR / Cardiothoracic – Milwaukee, WI

Travel OR RN – Milwaukee, WI. CVOR/CVOR experience required (2+ years) in cardiac and thoracic surgery. 13-week travel nurse assignment at a Magnet Level III Trauma Center. Apply now!

Join a dynamic surgical team at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI (53215) as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). Work in a Magnet-designated facility recognized for comprehensive stroke care and advanced cardiac, thoracic, and robotic procedures. This travel nursing assignment offers robust clinical experience in a high-volume CVOR environment while enjoying Milwaukee's lakefront, cultural scene, and welcoming communities.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215 — Milwaukee nursing jobs, Wisconsin travel nurse opportunity
• Facility: Level III Trauma Center • Magnet Designation • Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: May 4, 2026 – End: August 1, 2026)
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Orientation: 2 weeks
• On Call: Once per month (weekend 24-hour call); end-of-shift call up to once/week (30-minute response time)
• Parking: Free
• Staff Amenities: Cafeteria and Starbucks on site

Required Qualifications / CVOR Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent CVOR experience across specialties: CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, fem-pop bypass
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• BLS certification (required)
• CSFA certification (preferred)
• Strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting, Alaris pumps, Pyxis medication systems, and Da Vinci XI robotic equipment
• Not recommended for first-time travel nurses; ideal for experienced travel OR / CVOR nurses

Operating Room / Perioperative Responsibilities

• Circulate in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases (average ~10 cases/day)
• Maintain 1:1 patient ratios during procedures and ensure perioperative patient safety
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team including department supervisors, anesthesia providers, and surgical assistant leads
• Document pain levels before and after medication administration and ensure compliance with medication orders and facility protocols
• Adhere to facility fatigue policy (no more than 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts)
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday on-call rotations
• Engage in a supportive environment with access to 24/7 anesthesia coverage and house supervisor support

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OR RN, CVOR nurse, or perioperative travel nurse seeking a high-acuity assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The position highlights advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical exposure, robotic-assisted cases, and collaborative surgical team practice.

Apply now to be considered for this travel nurse assignment in Milwaukee. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume/CV and current nursing credentials to the recruiter or click Apply.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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