Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in West Allis, Wisconsin. This position involves pre-op and Phase II post-op care for adult patients, with minimal pediatric cases. The role requires delivering high-quality perioperative nursing care in a Level IV Trauma Center with a focus on specialties such as orthopedics, urology, hysterectomy, and interventional radiology. The shift is scheduled for evenings, with a focus on supporting patient recovery and ensuring surgical readiness.
Job Details:
- Location: West Allis, WI 53227
- Schedule: Evenings, approximately 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience in perioperative nursing, supporting pre-op and Phase II recovery, with skills in IV starts, assisting with blocks, and GI pre/post experience. Preference for IR pre/post background.
- Patient Population: Mostly adult patients, with occasional pediatric cases, primarily female and male surgical patients including ortho, urology, hysterectomy, IR, imaging, and tubal ligation.
- Support on the Unit: Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2-3 pre-op, 1:4 for Phase II recovery; support staff includes CNA, HUC (Health Unit Coordinator), RT (Respiratory Therapist) 24/7, hospitalist services 24/7, and a charge nurse who takes assignments.
- Technology/Equipment: EMR with EPIC, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, monitors.
- Floating: GI pre/post only; no intraprocedural floating required.
- Orientation: One day of unit orientation provided.
- Other Notes: Scrub color flexible; free parking available in the east parking structure on the 3rd floor or higher.
- Scheduling: Shifts start at various times including 0500, 0600, 0800, 0900, and 1200, scheduled in 6-week increments roughly one month prior.
- Additional Considerations: No weekend rotation or on-call; holiday work includes evening and day after holiday coverage, with days off approved by management.
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 #1294858. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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