OR | RN Job at GHR Healthcare in Milwaukee

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Overview

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens nursing job in Milwaukee, WI. Advance your nursing career as an OR RN with this locum tenens opportunity in Milwaukee, WI 53215. The position is at a top-rated medical center recognized for its Magnet designation, Level III Trauma Center, and comprehensive stroke care. Milwaukee offers vibrant healthcare community access, urban amenities, diverse dining, and proximity to Lake Michigan. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in surgical patient care.

Job Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens
• Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Wisconsin nursing jobs)
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel Nursing Contract)
• Healthcare Setting: Surgery Center with 4 Operating Rooms, Ophthalmology Center
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/6/2025 – End: 1/3/2026)
• On-Call: Weekday and weekend rotation
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2360 - $2420
• Free Parking: Provided

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience (including ophthalmology cases)
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience with pre-operative and post-operative care or OR procedures
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the operating room for elective and emergent surgical cases, including ophthalmology (retina, cataracts), minor orthopedic, breast/plastics, and outpatient procedures
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio in the OR and 1:3 in pre/post-operative rooms
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including charge nurses, hospitalists, and on-call physicians
• Utilize EPIC EMR and advanced clinical technology for accurate patient documentation and monitoring
• Participate in on-call rotations (weekday: 3pm-midnight, weekend: 6am-midnight; typically one week and one weekend of call every 5 weeks)
• Comply with fatigue policy (maximum 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts)
• Attend at least one orientation shift to learn unit flow and hospital protocols

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.