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Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an experienced Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Wausau, Wisconsin. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a circulating nurse who is confident in a high-volume surgical environment and comfortable supporting multiple specialties. Wausau offers a welcoming community surrounded by the Wisconsin River, scenic parks, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450–$2,580
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – General Team
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts with variable start times, including approximately 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Approximately 6–8 weeknight call shifts and 1–2 weekend call shifts during the contract; holiday rotation may apply
• Call Response: Must be prepared to arrive in the operating room within 30 minutes when called in
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Scrub Attire: Any color

Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 5 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong circulating experience required; scrub experience preferred
• Recent experience in a large surgical facility with comparable operating room volume
• Da Vinci robotic surgery experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to downtime tasks as needed
• Reliable personal vehicle required because of on-call responsibilities

Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative experience
• Circulate surgical procedures in a high-volume operating room department
• Support a broad range of cases, including general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics, ENT, and gastrointestinal procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, maintain sterile technique, and promote patient safety
• Respond to scheduled and emergency call assignments within the required timeframe
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Demonstrate resilience, professionalism, flexibility, and a strong work ethic in a dynamic surgical environment

Apply now for this Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team.

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.