Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520200
OR RN- Madison, Wisconsin
Job Description
Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Madison, Wisconsin
Travel Pediatric OR RN job in Madison, WI: bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a nationally recognized pediatric surgical team and make a meaningful impact on young patients and their families.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with pediatric operating room and perioperative nursing experience for a travel nursing assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, enjoys working with pediatric cases, and is comfortable with on-call responsibilities.
Madison is known for its welcoming community, scenic lakes, and vibrant downtown, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses looking for their next healthcare job.
Job Details
- Position: Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Pediatric Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Location: Madison, WI 53792
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 4×10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
- Shift Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,520 to $2,650
- Orientation: 32 hours
- On-Call: 1 weekend every 6-8 weeks, 1 weeknight per week, and holidays as needed
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact state
- At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 3 years in the specialty
- Experience in pediatric OR, ambulatory OR, and pediatric trauma required
- Kidney transplant experience required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- PALS certification required
- Epic charting experience preferred/required
- Ability to successfully complete required pre-start telemetry testing
- Comfort working with pediatric patients across multiple age groups, including infants and adolescents
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in a pediatric operating room environment
- Support surgical procedures involving pediatric, ambulatory, and trauma cases
- Assist with complex surgical cases, including transplant-related procedures
- Maintain sterile technique, prepare instruments, and ensure OR readiness
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Monitor patient status and respond appropriately throughout the perioperative process
- Accurately document patient care and procedures in Epic
- Participate in on-call coverage and respond to urgent clinical needs as scheduled
- Deliver compassionate care to pediatric patients and families in a fast-paced surgical setting
Apply now to join a leading pediatric healthcare team in Madison, Wisconsin. Take the next step in your travel RN career today.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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