Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Preoperative
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Preoperative Registered Nurse (RN) PRE OPERATIVE Madison, WI. This position involves providing specialized preoperative care to adult patients in a Magnet-designated hospital, ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital. The role requires supporting patients through various pre-surgical assessments, education, and preparation as part of the perioperative team.
Job Details
Location: Madison, WI
Schedule: Days shifts, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, with start times rotating between 6:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekly minimum of 40 hours.
Required Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient acute care experience in the specialty; valid in Wisconsin; experience with adult patient care, charting systems (Epic), and preoperative nursing procedures.
Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients preoperative needs, obtaining operative and procedural consents, administering medications, and providing patient education.
Certification and testing requirements include a telemetry exam with a strict pass/fail criterion, including adult and pediatric components, with up to three attempts permitted for passing.
Floating: Float rotation may be required.
Submission requirements: Must pass pre-employment testing and provide verification of required certifications.
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 #1331196. 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 / Pre Op Registered Nurses
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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Test Requirementsunmatched
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