Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN specializing in orthopedic surgery for a 13-week travel contract at a Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Details

• Located in Milwaukee, WI at a 636-bed, Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
• OR unit with 21 operating rooms, focused on orthopedic surgical cases
• Orthopedic case mix includes fractures, anterior hips, total joints, ortho spine, and hand/podiatry procedures
• Specialized equipment includes the Hanna Table
• 1:1 patient ratio
• 8-hour day shift with variable start times between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
• 40 hours per week
• On-call requirements include a 30-minute response time, rotating across an 8-week call schedule with EOS call slots (8–10 slots) and overnight slots (2230–0700)
• Weekend coverage is handled via call rotation, with 1–2 weekend call shifts (12-hour shifts Saturday & Sunday) per 8-week cycle
• Holiday coverage is primarily handled via call rotation
• Floats within surgical services only; no floating to other hospitals
• Charting via Epic; Alaris and Pyxis also in use

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience with most recent experience within the last year
• Orthopedic OR experience required, including relevant case types (fractures, anterior hips, total joints, ortho spine, hand/podiatry)
• Epic EMR experience required
• One professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's full middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible

Additional Information

• Supported by a charge nurse, leads, supervisors, and a unit manager
• Orientation is approximately 1 to 1.5 weeks, subject to change based on unit needs
• Hospital-provided surgical scrubs; scrub caps are permitted but must be covered by a surgical bouffant
• Free parking available; daytime parking is in a detached lot approximately 2 blocks from the hospital
• Starbucks and a cafeteria are available on campus
• No call rooms available on-site
• First-time travelers are not recommended for this position and would require additional approval from the hiring supervisor
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions apply