Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Pediatrics Only (OR PEDS) position located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized pediatric surgical care within a dedicated pediatric operating environment. The position requires dynamic clinical skills with a focus on pediatric-specific procedures and patient management, supporting a comprehensive level one Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 08/17/2026 to ensure operational continuity and patient care needs.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid compact license, two years of recent acute care experience in pediatric operating room settings, and pediatric surgical experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric trauma or ambulatory surgery experience, certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and experience with complex surgical procedures.
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), PALS (if applicable).
- Additional Information: Travel experience is not required for this role. Candidate must meet strict pass/fail telemetry testing criteria, including adult and pediatric cardiac interpretation exams, with two attempts to pass. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of recent inpatient acute care experience in pediatric surgery or related specialties.
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 #1290349. Pay package is based on 10 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 Pediatrics Only
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