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

Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Milwaukee, WI

Experienced pediatric OR nurses can join a specialized perioperative team on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable, resilient, and collaborative Registered Nurse with strong pediatric operating room experience.

In this pediatric surgical nursing role, you will support a broad range of procedures in a 17-bed operative services environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, and use Epic electronic medical records for documentation.

Milwaukee offers an inviting blend of lakefront recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and family-friendly activities.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026 – February 6, 2027
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed and during orientation
• Schedule: Every Saturday and Sunday from approximately 6:50 a.m. to 7:20 p.m., plus two 8-hour weekday day shifts from approximately 6:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour weekday day shifts and extended weekend day shifts
• Orientation: Two weeks, Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• On-Call: As needed, not to exceed one weekday and every fourth weekend; occasional in-house overnight coverage may be requested
• Holiday Coverage: As needed, including in-house coverage or 24-hour beeper call
• Charting System: Epic

Pediatric OR Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid, unencumbered Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 3 years of operating room nursing experience
• Required pediatric operating room experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Experience caring for pediatric surgical patients in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Strong adaptability, resilience, communication skills, and ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Flu vaccination required
• Willingness to float to an ambulatory surgical setting as needed

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients throughout the surgical experience
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and promote a safe surgical environment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the pediatric surgical care team
• Support procedures involving ENT, orthopedics, urology, general surgery, craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal procedures, oncology, and dental surgery
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float to designated surgical areas when operational needs require
• Participate in scheduled on-call, holiday, and occasional in-house coverage
• Precept or support the orientation of team members when requested

Why Choose This Milwaukee Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a highly specialized pediatric surgical environment with varied case exposure
• Consistent 40-hour weekly schedule with weekend-focused coverage
• Opportunity to contribute to care across multiple pediatric surgical specialties
• Enjoy the professional and recreational opportunities of living in the greater Milwaukee area

Apply now for this pediatric operating room travel nurse job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team.

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.