Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Milwaukee, WI
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

OR Registered Nurse (RN) – Orthopedics / General OR Job Breakdown

1. Job Details

• Position: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Orthopedics, Neuro, and General OR
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Shift: Day shift
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Timing: Variable start time between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• First-Time Travelers: Not recommended; manager approval may be considered for strong candidates.
• EMR: Epic
• Scrubs: Provided by the facility
• Parking: Free parking with shuttle service.

2. Required Experience and Key Skills

The candidate must have a strong background in orthopedic surgeries, particularly:

• Orthopedic fractures
• Anterior hip replacements
• Total joint replacements
• Orthopedic spine surgeries
• Hand surgery
• Podiatry surgery

Hanna Table experience is relevant for orthopedic procedures and should be confirmed with the candidate.

3. Other Surgical Specialties

The OR also handles procedures in:

• Neuro/Spine: Laminectomies, ALIFs, fusions, discectomies, cranial tumors, VP shunts, subdural procedures, and EVDs.
• ENT: Neck dissections with flaps, sinus surgery, tonsillectomies, and tympanoplasty.
• General Surgery: Laparoscopic procedures and general oncology.
• Other Specialties: Breast/plastics, vascular, GU, and GYN.
• Robotic Surgery: Xi robot experience may be useful; the facility generally does not train agency staff on robotics unless the candidate has a strong background and will remain beyond one contract.

Not every specialty is mandatory for this position. Prioritize the orthopedic skills specified in the job requirements.

4. Equipment and Technology

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Navigation Systems: Medtronic, Medtronic Stealth, Stryker, and Synaptive, depending on specialty.
• Hanna Table: Relevant orthopedic equipment; confirm experience.

5. Schedule and On-Call Requirements

• Day Shift: Start time varies between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
• On-Call: Yes.
• Response Time: 30 minutes.
• Call Room: Not available.
• Weekends: Call coverage may include 1–2 weekends, depending on specialty.
• Overnight Call: Varies by team and shift.
• Holiday Expectations: During holiday weeks, the agency may work four 10-hour shifts or take the holiday unpaid, subject to facility arrangements.

The exact call schedule depends on the assigned specialty and staffing needs. Confirm the call frequency with the hiring supervisor.

6. Facility Information

• Trauma Level: Level III
• NICU: Level III
• Stroke Center: Primary Stroke Center
• Magnet Designation: Yes
• Hospital Beds: Listed as approximately 636
• OR Suites: Listed as approximately 21

7. Orientation and Floating

• Orientation: Approximately 1–1.5 weeks, depending on the team and shift.
• Floating: Cross-training to the General Main OR specialty and Urology Center may be required.
• Other Hospitals: No floating to other hospital locations.