GHR Healthcare is hiring: OR | RN in Madison

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Madison, Wisconsin

Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) at a Magnet-designated, nationally recognized teaching hospital in Madison, WI. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge surgical environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care in Wisconsin's capital city.

Key Job Details – OR RN Locum Tenens Opportunity

• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Facility: University Hospital – Operating Room (Neuro specialty, Tier 6)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)
• Start Date: October 27, 2025
• End Date: February 23, 2026
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks
• Shifts: Day/Evening, 12-hour shifts (06:40 – 19:10), Monday – Friday
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2310 - $2370 per week
• Call: Weekend and weekday call; possible holiday call
• Floating: May float to other hospital units as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license or compact state nursing license (must be in hand at submission)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as an Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Proven experience circulating in the OR; neuro OR experience required
• Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience required
• Ability to pass a telemetry exam prior to start (strict criteria apply)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to plan and coordinate patient care in the Operating Room
• Circulate for advanced neurosurgical procedures: aneurysm clipping, cervical and lumbar fusion, laminectomy, craniotomy for tumor, subdural hematoma, acoustic tumor removal, and VP shunt placement
• Operate specialized surgical equipment: sonopet, bone scalpel, bipolar with irrigation, and advanced surgical microscopes (Mitaka, Leica, Kinevo, Pentero)
• Ensure efficient surgical case progression and turnover
• Uphold strict infection control, safety protocols, and universal precautions
• Float to other clinical units as needed
• Participate in call rotation, including weekends and holidays

Why Choose Madison, Wisconsin for Your Next Nursing Assignment?

Madison is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering a lively downtown, scenic lakes, excellent dining, and a welcoming community. Enjoy the perfect blend of urban amenities and outdoor recreation while working at a premier healthcare institution.

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.