GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Madison, Wisconsin
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Madison, WI! Join a highly respected surgical team for a 17-week assignment in a Tier 5 Operating Room with advanced robotic surgery and transplant cases.
This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative perioperative environment while enjoying everything Madison, Wisconsin has to offer—from scenic lakes and a vibrant downtown to a strong healthcare community.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Assignment
- Location: Madison, WI 53792
- Assignment Length: 17 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,290 - $2,410
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3 scheduled shifts per week, with potential for one additional 12-hour shift every other week
- Schedule: Day/Evening coverage with weekend rotation and weekday call requirements
- Setting: Operating Room, Tier 5 surgical services
- Charting System: Epic
- Start Date: 8/31/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- BLS certification required (AHA only)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care Operating Room experience in the specialty
- Experience with perioperative nursing, circulating RN duties, and complex surgical cases preferred
- Experience with urology, gynecology/oncology, kidney transplant, pancreas transplant, and robotic surgery
- Epic charting experience required
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Strong telemetry knowledge and successful completion of pre-start testing required
- Ability to work with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a high-acuity surgical environment
Responsibilities
- Provide circulating RN support for complex operating room cases
- Assist with procedures including kidney transplant, hysterectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, ureteroscopy, HOLEP, and other robotic surgeries
- Support surgical teams using the Da Vinci Xi robotic system and related advanced equipment
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and universal protocol standards throughout the perioperative process
- Prepare instruments, supplies, and specimens according to surgical case needs
- Support efficient OR flow while collaborating with physicians, anesthesia, and perioperative staff
- Float as needed based on facility needs and staffing requirements
- Contribute to a high-performing surgical environment focused on quality patient outcomes
If you are an experienced Operating Room RN searching for travel nurse jobs in Wisconsin or your next Madison healthcare job, apply now and join this exceptional surgical team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #506707. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.