Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,660 per week
GHR Healthcare 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: 05/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR) – Madison, WI
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR) – Madison, WI. 13-week travel RN assignment for experienced perioperative nurses with 2+ years pediatric OR/trauma experience, BLS (AHA), and Epic charting skills.
Join the renowned American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin as a Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse. Work in a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized pediatric medical and surgical center supporting a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.Collaborate with top pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams while delivering exceptional perioperative care to children and families.
Job Details- Job Title: Travel Operating Room RN / Pediatric OR RN
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin (53792) – Madison, WI; Wisconsin nursing jobs; Midwest healthcare
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
- Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (07:00 – 17:30)
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,370 – $2,500
- Setting: Pediatric Operating Room, Ambulatory OR, Pediatric Trauma
- Start Dates Available: 5/11, 5/18, or 6/1/2026
- Active WI RN license or compact RN license in hand at submission
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience in Pediatric OR, Ambulatory OR, and Pediatric Trauma within the last 3 years
- BLS certification (AHA only)
- PALS certification preferred
- Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR)/charting
- Trauma Level I and II experience required (pediatric trauma nurse experience)
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Pass/fail competency testing required with strict passing criteria (including telemetry exams)
- Provide perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients across the OR, ambulatory surgery, and trauma cases
- Demonstrate proficiency in a broad range of pediatric surgical procedures and perioperative interventions
- Assist anesthesia and participate in trauma response and resuscitation as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic and comply with charting best practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and surgical specialists
- Float to other pediatric units or OR locations as staffing needs require
- Participate in orientation, competency assessments, and required telemetry testing
- Ensure adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards in the perioperative environment
Examples of Required Skills / Procedures: Administration of blood products, assisting with anesthesia, central line insertion/removal, trauma response, pediatric general OR procedures, experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, wound management, airway management, and pediatric-specific equipment and monitoring.
Why This Travel RN Opportunity & Why Madison, WI- Work at a Magnet-designated pediatric hospital with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and education
- Gain or expand pediatric perioperative and trauma experience in a high-acuity pediatric center
- Explore Madison, WI — vibrant downtown, beautiful lakes, parks, trails, and a lively arts and dining scene
- Great opportunity for travel RNs seeking Wisconsin nursing jobs and pediatric OR experience
Apply now to join our pediatric perioperative team in Madison, Wisconsin. This Pediatric OR Travel RN role is ideal for experienced perioperative nurses seeking a rewarding travel assignment in pediatric trauma and surgical care. Submit your resume and license information today to be considered for immediate start dates.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #474118. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
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