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:
  13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an Operating Room RN with 2+ years of experience in GYN, ENT, Plastics, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology for a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center.

• Operating Room unit in a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Shift options include 4x10 hour days (7:00-17:30) or 5x8 hour days (7:00-15:30), with occasional 10:45-19:15 shifts
• Occasional weekend on-call required from 7:00-15:00
• On-call responsibilities required
• Weekend shifts required
• Epic charting system used
• Procedures span GYN, Plastics, Oral, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Endoscopic, Robotics (Da Vinci Xi), and ENT specialties

• Active or pending CT/Compact RN license accepted
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with Epic or equivalent charting system required
• Proficiency with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Steris equipment preferred
• Robotic surgery experience (Da Vinci Xi) is a plus
• Knowledge of infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, and Universal Protocol required
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Scrubs provided by facility
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous perm staff must have separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a travel RN
• RTO requests up to 7 days can be auto-approved; longer requests require additional approval
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted for this position
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Trauma center experience at a large facility is required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-774424. 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.