Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN
- Operating Room for a short-term winter coverage assignment requiring 2+ years of OR experience across multiple surgical specialties and a CT/compact RN license.

• Operating Room unit in a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center
• 10-week winter coverage contract only
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hours (7:00-17:30) or 5x8 hours (7:00-15:30), with occasional 10:45-19:15 shift
• Occasional weekend on-call required (7:00-15:00)
• Must support surgical cases in GYN, ENT, Plastics, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology
• Robotic surgery experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System is a plus
• Charting performed in Epic

• Active or pending CT/compact RN license accepted (license processing takes 15-21 business days)
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience in GYN, ENT, Plastics, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology surgical procedures
• 1 professional reference required
• Must be comfortable with Universal Protocol (time out) procedures, infection control, laser/radiation safety, and specimen handling

• Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures including gynecological, plastics, general surgery, ENT, and ophthalmology cases
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• No holiday RTO permitted for this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the contract
• Must be able to start by 12/18/2026
• Local radius restrictions waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-772595. Pay package is based on 10 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.