Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) in a general team setting at a healthcare facility located in the Wausau area. The position involves working in a busy surgical environment with a variety of specialties, requiring experienced OR nurses to support multi-specialty cases. The role is suitable for a resilient, flexible candidate with a strong work ethic and prior OR experience.
Job Details
- Position Description: OR RNGeneral Team, working on the general surgical team. Contract length is 13 weeks, with a start date as soon as possible.
- Shift Schedule: Days shifts, 8 hours per shift, variable start times (0700-1530, 0900-1730, or 1100-1930). Minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: WI RN license, AHA BLS, ACLS certifications; 5+ years OR experience with at least 1 travel assignment; experience in a large facility with comparable ORs (20+ rooms). Circulate required; Da Vinci robotic experience required; trauma level II experience required.
- Additional Information: The candidate must have their own vehicle and cannot rely on ride-sharing services due to on-call responsibilities. Experience with Epic charting system preferred. The OR includes 21 operating rooms, handling 40-60 cases daily across multiple specialties such as general surgery, GYN, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GI. Scrub experience is preferred, and flexibility to perform downtime tasks is valued. The position involves on-call duties including nights and weekends, with a 30-minute response time. During flu season, unvaccinated travelers are required to wear a mask at all times.
- Schedule Details: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1327505. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus