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

Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Details

• Shifts: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• No on-call required
• Strong experience required in neuro, ortho, transplant (kidney/liver), trauma, and vascular specialties

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Clinical experience in neurology, orthopedics, transplant (kidney/liver), trauma, and vascular surgery specialties

Compliance & Background Requirements

• E-Verify compliance required
• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, counties, and nationwide sex offender search
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID Form required within 90 days of start
• Ongoing monthly monitoring through workforce monitoring systems for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG
• Education verification as applicable (RN diploma or degree verification)
• Drug screening required per standard clinical candidate protocols
• Physical exam recommended to meet agency standards (not facility-mandated)

Certifications & Testing

• BLS (AHA) required and must be current
• ACLS (AHA) may be required depending on unit
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications may be required depending on assignment
• Telemetry testing (Adult or Pediatric) required for applicable inpatient units, with strict testing and remediation process
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication competency required for certain specialties

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: IGRA blood test or two-step skin test within required timeframes
• TB Questionnaire required annually and for history of positive TB test
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and/or declination form required for direct patient care roles
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (Sept-April)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination proof required
• Meningococcal vaccine or declination required for certain departments (e.g., Microbiology)

Documentation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge (no selfies, headwear except religious/medical, solid background)
• Completion of communicable disease form within 90 days of start
• Medical and religious exemption forms for flu, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B as applicable
• Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing policies
• Skills checklist and employment application required annually
• Two clinical references within last 3 years required per agency standard

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 17-week duration
• Worksite is an operating room setting requiring multi-specialty clinical expertise
• No call responsibilities
• 48 hours per week (4 shifts of 12 hours each) on weekends

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