Operating Room RN – Urology, Gynecology & Transplant
Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Tier 5 unit specializing in Gynecology, Urology, and Transplant surgeries.
• Procedures include kidney and pancreas transplants, robotic surgeries (Da Vinci Xi robot), hysterectomy, nephrectomy, HOLEP, cystectomy, ureteroscopy, laparoscopic gynecology, anterior/posterior repair, abdominal hysterectomy, and organ procurements.
• Schedule: Day/Evening shifts, 12-hour shifts (9:40 AM – 10:10 PM), Monday to Friday with weekend call.
• Orientation for the first two weeks: Monday to Friday, 6:40 AM – 3:10 PM.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience in Urology and Transplant Surgery.

Experience

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have demonstrated experience in the listed surgical specialties and transplant areas.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background check within 90 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county, and nationwide sex offender searches.
• Wisconsin Caregiver Screening and BID form required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification as applicable.
• Drug screening required per standard clinical guidelines.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation per facility standards (including TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemptions).
• Monthly monitoring for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG compliance.

Certifications and Testing

• BLS (AHA) required; renewals must be planned in advance with proof of renewal accepted temporarily.
• ACLS (AHA) may be required.
• Facility-specific telemetry exams (Adult and/or Pediatric) required for inpatient units, with strict passing criteria and remediation process.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication competency as applicable.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol.
• MMR: 2 doses or positive titers required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer required; exemptions accepted.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive titer or facility-specific declination form required if providing direct patient care.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually during flu season.
• Other vaccines or declinations as required by specific departments (e.g., Meningococcal for Microbiology).

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications (passport-style, no headwear except for religious/medical reasons).
• Completion of facility-specific communicable disease form within 90 days of start.
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing if telemetry testing is required.
• References: 2 clinical references within the last 3 years (agency standard).
• Employment application and annual skills checklist required.

Work Hours

• 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.
• Shift times: 9:40 AM to 10:10 PM, Monday through Friday with weekend call.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with a strong background in urology, gynecology/oncology, transplant, and robotic surgery who are comfortable working in a high-acuity operating room environment on a travel contract basis.