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:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Level II Trauma Center OR RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment requiring a CT (compact) RN license and verified trauma surgery experience.

• Operating Room unit in a 426-bed short-term acute care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Evening shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts )
• Holiday and weekend rotation required as needed
• Call coverage required
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract length with a required start by 12/18/2026

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

• Scrub a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, neurology, trauma, orthopedic, urology, ENT, thoracic, bariatric, and robotic cases
• Experience with Da Vinci Xi and Da Vinci V robotic surgical systems is relevant to this role
• Scrubs provided
• Free parking available as part of the Yale New Haven Health System
• No RTO allowed during holidays, with a maximum of 5 total RTO days permitted
• Local radius restrictions are waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not preferred given trauma and travel experience requirements

American Traveler Job  #P-772585. 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.