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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN
- Operating Room with required Level I and Level II trauma experience and a CT or compact RN license for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level II Trauma Center.

• Work in the Operating Room of a short term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center setting
• 5x8-hour day shifts (9:00a-5:30p), Monday-Friday as breakshift
• Shift rotation required including evenings and nights as needed
• Weekend rotation required as needed
• Call required, varying by schedule (approximately 5-6 weekday trauma calls, 1-2 weekend trauma calls, and 1-2 weekend backup calls per 6-week schedule)
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract for winter coverage only

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start
• BLS certification required
• 3+ years of OR experience required (5 years preferred)
• Trauma experience required, including both Level I and Level II trauma experience
• Minimum of 3 prior travel assignments in Level I Trauma or high trauma settings required
• Epic charting experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Must have applied for CT license prior to submission, as licensure can take 15-21 business days to issue

• Scrubs provided for this role
• Free parking available as part of a large health system
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed for this assignment
• Local radius restrictions waived for this 10-week assignment only
• Candidates must be available to start by the specified start date in order to accommodate CT license processing time
• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed

American Traveler Job  #P-772602. 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.