Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position located in a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized neuro, spine, crani, and ENT surgical support within a busy surgical environment. Candidates are expected to have at least two years of experience in neuro cases and possess a strong background in neurosurgery procedures.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Dayshift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; at least 2 years of neuro surgery experience, including knowledge of craniotomies, external ventricular drain (EVD) procedures, spine surgeries such as fusions and discectomies; neuro/ENT procedures like sinus and neck dissections; familiarity with navigation systems including Medtronic, Stryker, and Synaptive; strong background in neuro and spine surgeries is preferred. Valid certifications for scrub and safety protocols.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with robotic surgical systems is advantageous.
• Support on the Unit: Charge Nurse, Leads, Supervisors, and Managers provide clinical support.
• Charting System/Equipment: EPIC electronic health record system; Alaris infusion pumps; Pyxis medication systems; surgical navigation equipment.
• Orientation: 1 to 1.5 weeks, depending on team and unit needs.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical unit with a focus on neuro, ENT, orthopedics, and general surgeries. Flexibility in start times and holiday work options are available. Candidate must be prepared for a 30-minute on-call response and participation in an 8-week call schedule, subject to staffing needs. Scrubs will be provided; parking is free, with shuttle service available.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320165. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus