Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Circulating RN) – Travel Nursing Contract

Join a dynamic pediatric surgical services team as an experienced Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Circulating RN) for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This on-site travel assignment offers the opportunity to support a broad range of pediatric procedures in a collaborative perioperative environment while building valuable experience across multiple surgical specialties. Milwaukee is a vibrant city on the shores of Lake Michigan, known for its welcoming neighborhoods, diverse dining and arts scene, beautiful parks, and year-round recreational opportunities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Operating Room – Circulating Registered Nurse
• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 16, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10-hour variable day shifts
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days; typically 6:50 AM-5:20 PM or 8:50 AM-7:20 PM based on department needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, subject to holiday closures and orientation scheduling
• Orientation: Two weeks of Monday-Friday orientation, approximately 6:50 AM-3:20 PM
• Call Requirement: At least one weekday of call per week and every fourth weekend; 30-minute response time required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holiday coverage as needed, including in-house coverage or 24-hour beeper call
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC

Pediatric OR Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or Compact RN license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience
• Required pediatric surgical experience
• Experience working as a circulating nurse in a pediatric operating room environment
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Willingness to float to a surgical center when needed
• Ability to remain calm, resilient, flexible, and effective in a fast-paced perioperative setting
• Flu vaccination is required with no exemptions
• Ability to comply with applicable workplace attire and personal-presentation policies

Pediatric Operating Room Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients in a circulating RN role
• Prepare operating rooms, verify supplies and equipment, and support room turnover
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative team
• Support pediatric surgical cases across specialties including ENT, orthopedic, urology, general surgery, craniofacial and plastics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oncology, dental, and gastrointestinal procedures
• Maintain strict adherence to surgical safety, infection prevention, medication, and documentation standards
• Document patient care and perioperative activities accurately in EPIC
• Provide call and callback coverage, including occasional in-house overnight coverage when operationally required
• Float to the surgical center as needed to support patient care and department operations
• Assist with orientation and precepting of team members when requested
• Adapt to changing department needs while maintaining a professional, team-oriented approach

Apply now for this Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading pediatric surgical services team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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.