Operating Room Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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Job info
Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 17 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Tier 4 General Surgery role in the Operating Room. The assignment involves working with a multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate patient care and operating room activities to ensure efficient surgical case progression and turnover.
Specialty & Experience Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room / General Surgery
- Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Clinical Skills & Procedures
Experience with the following surgical procedures is expected:
- HIPEC
- Whipple procedure
- Trauma cases
- Colectomy
- Burns
- Laparoscopic surgeries
- Da Vinci Xi robotic surgeries
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Hernia repair
- Organ procurements
- Preferred: Kidney transplant experience
Licensure & Certifications
- Must hold a Wisconsin nursing license or a compact nursing license from permanent address state
- BLS & ACLS certifications required, must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified only
Work Environment & Additional Requirements
- Must live within 50 miles of the primary work site
- Floating required: may be assigned to multiple units or locations depending on staffing needs
- Facility is a Magnet®-designated hospital, recognized as a top-ranked teaching and referral center
Required Compliance & Documentation
- Background checks including criminal history and caregiver screening per Wisconsin state requirements
- Education verification as applicable
- Drug screening per standard clinical requirements
- Immunizations and health documents including:
- TB testing and questionnaire
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or exemption
- Varicella vaccination or exemption
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
- Completion of facility-specific competency exams and orientation tests (e.g., telemetry tests if applicable)
- Signed acknowledgments for safety manuals and pass/fail testing as required
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with surgical team to plan patient care in the OR
- Coordinate OR activities to maintain surgical flow and efficiency
- Provide safe, competent, and efficient perioperative nursing care according to policies and standards
This position offers a 17-week travel contract opportunity for experienced acute care RNs with strong perioperative skills and flexibility to float across units as needed.
Facility
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
4 nurses recommend working with University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- Short Term Acute Care
- 603 beds
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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