Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with Level I and II trauma experience and a CT or compact RN license for a 13-week assignment at an acute care hospital.

• Operating Room unit in a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center within the Yale New Haven Health System
• 5x8-hour day shifts (7:00 AM-3:30 PM) with rotation to break shift, evenings, and nights as needed
• Weekend rotation required as needed
• On-call required
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active CT or Compact RN license required prior to start
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required, 5 years preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience within specialty required for consideration (1.5 years accepted with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience required
• Minimum of 3 prior travel assignments in Level I Trauma or high trauma settings required
• Epic charting experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemption

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a broad range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, neurology, trauma, orthopedic, urology, ENT, thoracic, bariatric, and robotic surgery
• Work in General OR, Hybrid OR, and Trauma settings
• Experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and DaVinci V preferred
• Knowledge of infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, and universal protocol required
• Free parking provided as part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed

American Traveler Job  #P-772538. 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:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.