Operating Room Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Madison, Wisconsin

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 22 weeks
• Shift: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (typically 0640-1910, 3 shifts per week) with potential for one 0940-2210 shift biweekly
• Weekend rotation and weekday on-call required

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing complex surgeries including:

  • Kidney transplant and pancreas transplant
  • Gynecology/Oncology procedures (hysterectomy, anterior/posterior repair, laparoscopic gynecology, abdominal hysterectomy)
  • Urology surgeries (nephrectomy, HOLEP, cystectomy, ureteroscopy)
  • Robotic surgeries using Da Vinci Xi system (urological, gynecological, and transplant procedures)
  • Organ procurement procedures

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Gynecology/Oncology
• Experience in robotic surgery
• Experience in Urology
• Experience in OB/GYN
• Experience in transplant surgeries

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA) required; renewals must be planned in advance with proof of renewal accepted during processing
• Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on unit specifics (check unit description)
• Facility-specific telemetry testing and pass/fail exams may be required for certain inpatient units (not explicitly stated for this role)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 90 days prior to start, including:

  • Social Security Number trace
  • County and nationwide criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form (state-mandated)
• Ongoing monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems
• Education verification as applicable (RN diploma/degree verification)
• Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• Two clinical references within the last 3 years (Aya standard)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test with documentation; negative chest X-ray if history of positive TB test
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses or positive titers; medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer; medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or documented immunity; declination form required if declining
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually during flu season (09/22 – 04/13)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof (at least one adult Tdap)
  • Meningococcal vaccine or declination if working in Microbiology (if applicable)
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not required by facility)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite

Facility-Specific Documentation

• Passport-style photo for badge issuance (no selfies or headwear except for religious/medical reasons)
• Communicable disease form completed within 90 days of start
• Vaccine exemption forms (medical or religious) for flu, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B as applicable
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing if applicable

Work Environment & Schedule

• Operating room setting with exposure to advanced surgical technology and transplant procedures
• 48 hours per week, primarily day shifts with some evening and weekend rotation
• On-call weekday responsibilities

This position is suited for experienced OR RNs with advanced skills in transplant and robotic surgeries, comfortable with a travel contract assignment in Wisconsin.