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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with a strong Ortho/Spine background for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring CT/compact RN licensure and prior Level I trauma experience.

• Operating Room unit in a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Variable 3x12 day shifts (7a-7p, 9a-9p, or 11a-11p) with no night shifts
• Requires 1 weekend call shift per month
• 1:1 patient ratio in the OR setting
• Epic charting system used
• Scrubs provided

• Active RN license, CT or compact, required
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required within specialty (1.5 years considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Strong Ortho/Spine surgical background required
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine/booster required with religious or medical exemption only

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, spine, general surgery, vascular, urology, neurology, and robotics
• Exposure to advanced surgical equipment such as Da Vinci Robotics, Mako Surgical System, Mazor Robot, Steris, and Hana Table
• Must be able to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a travel candidate
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Only one submission allowed at a time for the entire health system

American Traveler Job  #P-779454. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.