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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Operating Room Madison, Wisconsin. The operating room nurse supports general, gynecologic, urologic, transplant, orthopedic trauma, and robotic surgical procedures for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position includes scheduled daytime weekend shifts, weekday orientation during the first two weeks, and floating as operationally needed.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license required; pending Wisconsin licensure may be accepted with submission. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Minimum of two years of acute-care experience in the submitted specialty within the past three years. Required clinical experience includes urology, gynecology or oncology, kidney or pancreas transplant, robotic surgery, and orthopedic trauma. Required skills include general operating room procedures, hysterectomy, nephrectomy, cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, laparoscopic gynecologic procedures, anterior and posterior repair, abdominal transplant, organ procurement, fracture reduction, orthopedic trauma procedures, blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, and surgical safety protocols.

Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience preferred.

Experience with a broad range of general, gynecologic, urologic, transplant, orthopedic trauma, and robotic procedures is preferred.

Schedule: Day shifts of 12 hours, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., for a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend holidays are scheduled when they fall on an assigned shift. The first two weeks include weekday orientation from 6:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. No call is required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical services include general surgery, gynecology, urology, kidney and pancreas transplant, robotic surgery, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic procedures, organ procurement, and related complex surgical cases. A pre-start cardiac rhythm interpretation examination is required, with separate adult and pediatric testing components and defined passing criteria. Two attempts are permitted; additional review and testing may be required if the second attempt is unsuccessful. A required seasonal influenza vaccination applies, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.

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 1344076. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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