Cross Country Nurses 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: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 22 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse position located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for a range of complex surgical procedures within a Tier 5 healthcare environment. The nurse will be integral to supporting kidney transplants, robotic surgeries with the Da Vinci Xi system, gynecological procedures, and urological operations, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification (American Heart Association), at least 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the operating room specialty, and experience with inpatient settings.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with charge duties, charting systems (Epic), patient ratio experience, and trauma level I or II experience are preferred.
- Certifications: BLS, RN license.
- Skills: Proficiency in abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, blood and blood products administration, anterior/posterior repair procedures, cystectomy, cystoscopy, operation of Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, infection control, laparoscopic-assisted cases, laser safety, Urologic robotic surgery, and trauma protocols.
- Additional Information: The assignment requires float as needed, strict pass/fail telemetry testing with two attempts, and completion of a cardiac interpretation review course if initial attempts are unsuccessful. The facility is a Magnet-designated hospital, ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital, and recognized nationally as a leading teaching and referral center.
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: 2026-07-11
Cross Country Job ID #1272387. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
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