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:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with a strong orthopedic background for a surgical center setting requiring prior travel and Level I trauma experience.

• Operating Room assignment within an ambulatory surgical center with an orthopedic focus
• Day shift schedule of 4x10s or 5x8s
• Must remain until completion of case if it runs past scheduled shift end time
• No weekend requirement
• No on-call requirement
• Not open to block scheduling
• Epic charting system used, experience preferred

• Active CT or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required (1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Level I/II trauma experience preferred
• Strong orthopedic surgical background required
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, urology, robotics, and more
• Scrubs provided in misty green
• Facility is a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemption only
• RTO greater than 7 days requires additional approval
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Former staff must have a 2-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Monthly parking cost of $125 applies

American Traveler Job  #P-781269. 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.