Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Milwaukee, WI
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5x8 hrs, Days
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Travel RN – Operating Room (OR) | 8-Hour Day Shift
 

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Minimum Experience: 2 Years
EMR: Epic
Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
 

Position Overview
 

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) to join a leading healthcare facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedic procedures, including orthopedic fractures, anterior hip replacements, total joint replacements, orthopedic spine procedures, and hand/podiatry surgeries.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative process.

Candidates with strong orthopedic OR experience are highly preferred.
 

Facility Overview

The assignment is located at a well-established healthcare facility offering comprehensive surgical and specialty services.

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• 636-bed hospital
• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Magnet-designated facility
• Primary Stroke Center
• 21 Operating Room Suites
• Modern surgical technology and equipment
• Free employee parking
• Shuttle transportation available to and from the parking structure
• Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus

Key Clinical Responsibilities

The Operating Room RN is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative process.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.
• Performing circulating and/or scrubbing duties based on department needs and experience.
• Preparing operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment.
• Maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
• Monitoring patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assisting with positioning and patient preparation.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation in Epic.
• Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and surgical safety protocols.

Required Clinical Experience & Skills
 

Primary Specialty: Orthopedics

Candidates must have a strong background in the following orthopedic procedures:

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

Equipment Experience:

• Hanna Table experience is highly desirable.

Additional Surgical Experience

Experience in the following areas is beneficial:

Neuro / ENT

• Spine surgeries: Laminectomies, ALIFs, fusions, and discectomies.
• Cranial surgeries: Tumors, VP shunts, subdural procedures, and EVDs.
• ENT procedures: Neck dissections with flaps, sinus surgery, tonsillectomies, and tympanoplasty.
• Navigation systems: Medtronic Cranial and Spine, Medtronic Stealth ENT, Stryker, and Synaptive.

AVMs/aneurysms and cochlear implant experience are not required.

General OR Experience

• Breast and plastic surgery.
• Vascular procedures.
• Laparoscopic procedures.
• General oncology.
• Genitourinary (GU).
• Gynecology (GYN).
• Robotic surgery (Da Vinci Xi).

Important: The department does not typically train agency nurses on robotic procedures. Candidates with strong robotic experience may be considered, particularly if they are expected to remain for more than one contract.
 

Qualifications & Certifications

Required:

• Active RN license applicable to Wisconsin.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience.
• Completion of required nursing competencies and skills checklists.

First-Time Travelers: First-time travelers are not preferred. However, candidates with excellent clinical experience may be considered with hiring manager approval.
 

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Surgical Equipment: Hanna Table
• Navigation Systems: Medtronic, Stryker, and Synaptive.

Department Support & Team Structure

The OR department provides a collaborative and supportive clinical environment with access to:

• Charge RNs.
• Team Leads.
• Supervisors (AM, PM, and weekends).
• Department Manager.
• Surgeons.
• Anesthesia Team.

Orientation & Training

• Approximately 1–1.5 weeks of orientation.
• Orientation duration depends on the assigned team and shift.
• Orientation is subject to change based on departmental staffing and operational needs.

Scheduling & Shift Details

Day Shift

• 8-hour shifts.

• Variable start times, generally between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.

   

Weekend Requirements

• No regular weekend rotation specified.

On-Call Requirements: On-call responsibilities are required, with a 30-minute response time.

Call schedules are generally planned in 8-week blocks and may change based on staffing needs.

Potential call expectations include:

• End-of-shift (EOS) call.
• Overnight call (10:30 PM–7:00 AM).
• Weekend call: Approximately 1–2 weekends, depending on specialty and staffing.
• Additional call expectations may vary by assigned specialty and shift.

Holiday Expectations: During holiday weeks, agency nurses may be scheduled for four 10-hour shifts or may take the holiday unpaid. Please confirm specific holiday expectations with the hiring supervisor.

Floating Requirements

• Nurses may be cross-trained to the General Main OR specialty, regardless of their primary hiring position.
• May also be required to support the Urology Center.
• No floating to other hospitals or external facility locations.

Additional Facility Information

• Scrubs are provided by the facility.
• Scrub caps are permitted but must be covered by a surgical bouffant.
• Free parking is available.
• Shuttle transportation is provided from the parking structure.
• Starbucks and cafeteria are available on campus.

Required Submission Documents

Candidates must submit the following documents for consideration:

1. SimpliFi Advocate Coversheet.
2. Updated Resume.
3. Active RN License / Nursys Verification.
4. Professional References.
5. Required Certifications.
6. Completed Skills Checklist.

Core Mandatory Exams & Requirements

• Core Mandatory Exam – Nursing.
• RN – Operating Room (OR) / Perioperative – Adult.
• RN – Operating Room Acute A.
• RN – Operating Room – Acute (Self).
• BLS.
• RN State License.
• Core Mandatory Part I.
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing).
• Core Mandatory Part III.
• RN – Pharmacology A.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Operating Room RN with at least 2 years of OR experience and a strong orthopedic background.

Candidates should be confident in handling orthopedic fractures, anterior hips, total joint replacements, orthopedic spine cases, and hand/podiatry procedures.

Hanna Table experience, strong circulating/scrub skills, and the ability to work independently in a busy surgical department are highly desirable.

Interested candidates should be ready to provide all required submission documents and demonstrate recent, hands-on orthopedic OR experience.