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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Wisconsin Travel Nursing Contract

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an OR RN who enjoys a fast-paced surgical environment, delivers safe patient care, and is comfortable supporting a broad range of inpatient and outpatient procedures. Oconomowoc is a welcoming lakeside community known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Location: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Operating Room Nursing and Perioperative Nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Rotating day shifts, typically 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and facility-closure exceptions
• Call Requirements: One weekday overnight call per week and one weekend call period approximately every six weeks
• Charting: Current Epic experience within the last six months

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing or travel contract experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Experience working across multiple surgical service lines in a full-service operating room
• Current COVID-19 vaccination required unless a qualifying medical or religious exemption applies
• Strong communication skills, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain composed in emergency situations

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care for orthopedic, medical-surgical, obstetric, inpatient, and outpatient procedures
• Serve as a circulating nurse for a variety of surgical cases, including C-sections
• Support a high-volume orthopedic service line, including total hip and knee procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency with the orthopedic Hana table and related surgical equipment
• Assist with cataract procedures and other specialty surgeries as assigned
• Perform charge nurse responsibilities when needed and help coordinate daily operating room activity
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergency surgical situations while maintaining patient safety standards
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and provide continuity of care during after-hours cases
• Float to nearby clinical locations or units based on census and operational needs, within appropriate clinical competencies
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and surgical technicians to promote efficient patient flow and excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team near Milwaukee.

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.