Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 139,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for an Evening shift circulator/scrub role at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee. 40 hours weekly with 1:1 patient ratio and an 8-week on-call rotation schedule.

The position requires Neuro/ENT expertise, Epic EMR proficiency, and a WI RN license with BLS. Travel assignment offers comprehensive benefits and support from a dedicated recruiter.

Qualifications

• Active WI RN license required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years OR nursing experience with recent work in specialty area.
• Neuro/ENT procedures experience preferred; circulator scrubbing recommended.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Circulate and/or scrub for Neuro/ENT, Orthopedic, and general surgery cases.
• Evening shift, 40 hours per week, 1:1 patient ratio.
• On-call with 30-minute response on a rotating 8-week schedule.
• Cross-train to General Main OR and Urology center; no cross-hospital floating.
• Operate with Medtronic/Stealth/Stryker equipment and Epic charting.

Skills

OR nursing

Epic EMR

BLS certified

Neuro/ENT procedures

RN license

Education

Registered Nurse (WI) license

Tools

Epic EMR

Medtronic/Stealth navigation

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Evenings, 5x8hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 26, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN with a strong Neuro/ENT background for an evening shift circulator/scrub role at a Level III Trauma Center.

Details

• Surgery Room/Main OR setting at a Level III Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• Magnet-designated facility with 636 beds and 21 OR beds
• 8-hour evening shift, scheduled 1100-1930, 40 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Cases include Neuro/ENT spine surgeries (laminectomies, ALIFs, fusions, discectomies), cranial surgeries (tumors, VP shunts, subdurals, EVDs), and ENT procedures (neck dissections, sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, tympanoplasty)
• Additional exposure to orthopedic cases (fractures, hip and total joint replacements, ortho spine, hand/podiatry) and general surgery cases (breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, oncology, GU, GYN, robotics)
• Uses Medtronic, Medtronic Stealth, Stryker, and Synaptive navigation systems, plus Hanna Table for ortho cases
• Charting via Epic; also uses Alaris and Pyxis systems
• Cross-training required to General Main OR specialty and Urology center; no floating to other hospitals or sites
• On-call required with 30-minute response time on an 8-week rotating call schedule, including weekend call slots
• Weekend call rotation covers Friday-Monday day and night shifts, 1-2 weekends per 8-week cycle
• Holiday weeks require working 4 (10hr) shifts or taking the holiday unpaid
• Support provided by Charge Nurses, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Manager
• Orientation length is approximately 1-1.5 weeks depending on team and shift assignment

Requirements

• Active WI or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required, including recent experience within the specialty area within the last year
• Strong background in Neuro/ENT procedures required; circulator experience with scrubbing recommended
• Epic EMR experience required
• Robotics (Xi) training only provided to candidates with a strong existing background who commit to more than one contract
• Candidate's middle name or initial required for consideration
• Candidate date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Circulate and/or scrub for a high-acuity mix of Neuro/ENT, orthopedic, and general surgical cases
• Surgical scrubs are provided by the hospital; scrub caps allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant
• Free parking available with shuttle service to and from the parking structure
• On-campus dining options include Starbucks and a cafeteria
• No call rooms available on site
• First-time travelers are not recommended for this position and would require further approval from the hiring supervisor
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$3,056/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$39,728

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$158,912

Weekly Wages

$1,600/wk

Regular Hours

$40.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,600

Weekly Stipends

$1,456/wk

Lodging

$140.00 x 7 days = $980

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,056/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,862 - $3,056. The $3,056 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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