Operating Room Registered Nurse
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Saak Health

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with experience in Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op, and Post-Op care
• Shift: Monday to Friday, day shifts (either 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
• No weekend shifts or on-call duties required
• Must be able to flex between OR, Pre-Op, and Post-Op areas within scope of practice
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted within a 40-mile radius
• First-time travel nurses accepted with at least one prior travel assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and timely patient flow throughout perioperative phases
• Perform pre- and post-operative assessments and provide patient/family education on medications and treatments
• Circulate during surgeries and procedural cases, supporting anesthesia and assisting physicians as needed
• Administer medications, including critical care drugs, and perform airway management
• Monitor patients for potential complications during peri- and post-procedure periods
• Participate in patient admission, discharge, and development of discharge plans in collaboration with the care team
• Document clinical information accurately in the EMR system, including vitals, medications, and patient condition
• Provide thorough handoff reports to prep and recovery nurses
• Adhere strictly to sterile and aseptic techniques during procedures

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, and sex offender registry
• Annual verification of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific protocols for past positive TB)
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (Oct 1–Mar 31)
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care roles
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology testing and skills checklist

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Must be able to work full-time day shifts Monday through Friday
• Flexibility to float between OR and perioperative areas as needed within RN scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking a travel contract with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call duties.