Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room Pediatrics Only (Specialty) in Madison, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized pediatric surgical care within the operating room, including procedures such as pediatric ENT surgeries, thoracic surgeries, and trauma response. The role demands a skilled RN with pediatric OR experience to support a comprehensive, Magnet-designated pediatric hospital with a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.
Job Details
Required Qualifications: WI RN or compact RN license, BLS certification (AHA only), 2 years of inpatient acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in a pediatric or operating room setting, pediatric trauma, ENT, or thoracic surgery experience, Pediatric OR experience, and experience with procedures including ENT surgery, thoracotomy, and trauma.
Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, from 07:00 to 17:30, Monday through Friday, with weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call responsibilities.
Additional Information: Must pass strict telemetry testing with two attempts for adult and pediatric lethal rhythms identification, with a passing score of 80% or higher. Previous critical care experience in pediatric surgery or OR is preferred. Floating as needed is required, with a local rule of 50 miles from the facility.
Submittal Requirements: Candidates must meet minimum experience requirements; reference removal is required; pass/fail testing with strict criteria, including telemetry exams, is mandated prior to start.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1303500. Pay package is based on 10 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 Pediatrics Only
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
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Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
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