Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Nursing Job – Oconomowoc, WI

Apply now for a 13-week Operating Room RN travel contract in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, supporting orthopedic, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency surgery.

Join a collaborative surgical services team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support a broad range of inpatient and outpatient procedures while working in a fast-paced operating room environment. The role is ideal for a resilient, adaptable RN who is confident with orthopedic cases, emergency situations, perioperative nursing care, and rotating call coverage.

Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Lake Country, Oconomowoc offers a welcoming community surrounded by beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and charming local destinations, with convenient access to the greater Milwaukee area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OR RN seeking Wisconsin travel nursing jobs and a rewarding healthcare assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), perioperative nurse
• Location: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
• Healthcare Setting: Operating room supporting orthopedic, medical-surgical, OB, inpatient, and outpatient procedures
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, excluding applicable orientation and facility holiday closures
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week with rotating start times, typically 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Call Schedule: One weekday overnight call shift per week and one weekend call period approximately every six weeks
• Electronic Medical Record: Current Epic experience within the past six months
• Dress Code: Blue scrubs provided

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience preferred
• Experience working in a full-service operating room across multiple surgical service lines
• Demonstrated ability to manage emergency situations and changing priorities
• Current Epic charting experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to float within appropriate clinical competencies and support nearby units or locations as needed

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care for orthopedic, medical-surgical, OB, inpatient, and outpatient procedures
• Serve as an operating room circulator for total knee and total hip replacements, cataract procedures, and C-sections
• Demonstrate proficiency with orthopedic procedures and the orthopedic Hana table
• Support a high-volume orthopedic service line representing a significant portion of surgical activity
• Assist with emergency surgical cases and maintain composure in rapidly changing situations
• Participate in charge nurse responsibilities and help coordinate operating room workflow
• Provide 24/7 coverage through scheduled weekday and weekend call assignments
• Accurately document patient care and perioperative activities in Epic
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to promote quality patient outcomes
• Float to appropriate units or nearby locations based on census and organizational needs while remaining within established clinical competencies

Apply now to join this Wisconsin healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Oconomowoc.

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.