Local Contract Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/29/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Level III Trauma, Magnet-designated hospital in Milwaukee, WI, with required surgical specialty experience including robotics and laparoscopic procedures.
Details
- Work setting is a 636-bed, Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital in Milwaukee, WI
- Assignment is in the main Surgery Room with 21 OR beds
- General surgical cases only — neuro and ortho cases are not included in this assignment
- Surgical specialties include breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, general oncology, genitourinary (GU), gynecology (GYN), and abdominal robotic surgery (Da Vinci XI)
- Patient ratio is 1:1
- 8-hour day shifts with variable start times between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
- On-call shifts run 10:30 PM–7:00 AM with 5–8 slots per 8-week call schedule
- Weekend coverage is fulfilled through on-call rotation, including 1–2 weekends per 8-week schedule (12-hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday)
- Holiday coverage is primarily fulfilled through on-call rotation
- Floating is within surgical services only (main OR and urology center); no floating to other hospital campuses
- Charting system is Epic; equipment includes Alaris and Pyxis
- 30-minute on-call response time required
Requirements
- Active WI or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of OR experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
- Hands-on experience with breast/plastics, laparoscopic, general oncology, GU, GYN, and Da Vinci XI robotic procedures required
- Epic EMR experience required
- One professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
- Candidate's middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Unit is supported by charge nurses, leads, supervisors, and a manager
- Orientation is approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks depending on team and shift, and is subject to change based on unit needs
- Hospital-provided surgical scrubs; personal scrub caps must be covered by a surgical bouffant
- Free parking available; daytime parking is in a detached lot approximately 2 blocks from the hospital
- Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus
- No call rooms available on site
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
- Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
- First-time travelers are generally not recommended for this position; final approval is at the discretion of the hiring supervisor
- A clinical interview is required, with final approval granted by the hiring manager
American Traveler Job ID #P-718437L. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.