Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Job Summary

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – CVOR / Cardiothoracic – Milwaukee, WI. CVOR/CVOR experience required (2+ years) in cardiac and thoracic surgery. 13‑week assignment at a Magnet Level III Trauma Center (Level III Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center).

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Location:
  
  Milwaukee, WI 53215
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: May 4, 2026 – End: August 1, 2026)
• Shift: 10‑hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Orientation: 2 weeks
• On Call:
  Once per month (weekend 24‑hour call); end‑of‑shift call up to once/week (30‑minute response time)
• Parking:
  Free
• Staff Amenities:
  Cafeteria and Starbucks on site

• At least 2 years of recent CVOR experience across specialties: CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, fem‑pop bypass
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• BLS certification (required)
• CSFA certification (preferred)
• Strong ability to work independently in a fast‑paced perioperative environment
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting, Alaris pumps, Pyxis medication systems, and Da Vinci XI robotic equipment
• Not recommended for first‑time travel nurses; ideal for experienced travel OR / CVOR nurses

• Circulate in complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases (average ~10 cases/day)
• Maintain 1:1 patient ratios during procedures and ensure perioperative patient safety
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team including department supervisors, anesthesia providers, and surgical assistant leads
• Document pain levels before and after medication administration and ensure compliance with medication orders and facility protocols
• Adhere to facility fatigue policy (no more than 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12‑hour shifts)
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday on‑call rotations
• Engage in a supportive environment with access to 24/7 anesthesia coverage and house supervisor support

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision.

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.