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

Operating Room (OR) RN – Vascular

Facility: SLMC – Surg Room
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Position: Travel RN – Operating Room
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
 

1. Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience.
• Vascular surgery experience is mandatory.
• Active RN license (confirm Wisconsin license requirements).
• BLS certification.
• First-time travelers require additional hiring supervisor approval; facility does not recommend first-time travelers.

2. Required Clinical Skills

Candidates should have experience with:

• Vascular surgery – mandatory.
• Breast and plastic surgery.
• General surgery.
• Laparoscopic procedures.
• General oncology.
• Genitourinary (GU) procedures.
• Gynecology (GYN).
• Abdominal procedures.
• XI robotic-assisted procedures.

Recruiter screening: Ask the candidate for the number and frequency of cases performed in each specialty, especially vascular cases.

3. Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Day shift: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Variable start times between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
• Weekend coverage through call rotation.
• On-call response time: 30 minutes.
• Eight-week call schedule.
• Overnight call: 10:30 PM–7:00 AM, approximately 5–8 slots.
• Weekend call: 1–2 weekends, with 12-hour Saturday and Sunday shifts.
• Holiday expectations: Confirm with the hiring supervisor.

4. Floating Requirements

• Must be cross-trained and willing to work across the Main OR and Urology Center.
• No floating to other hospitals.

5. Facility Details

• Level III Trauma Center.
• Level III NICU.
• Magnet-designated facility.
• Primary Stroke Center.
• 636 total hospital beds.
• 21 OR beds.
• EMR: EPIC.
• Equipment: Alaris and Pyxis.
• Hospital provides surgical scrubs.
• Scrub caps are allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant.
• Free parking available.

6. Team Support

• Charge Nurse.
• Leads.
• Supervisors.
• Manager.

7. Confirm Before Submission

• At least 2 years of OR experience.
• Strong vascular surgery experience.
• Number and frequency of vascular cases performed.
• Experience with other listed surgical specialties.
• BLS certification and active RN license.
• EPIC experience.
• Previous travel experience.
• Willingness to take overnight, weekend, and holiday call.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes when on call.
• Availability for variable day-shift start times.
• RTO approval from the hiring supervisor.
• Actual contract duration and start date.