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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Operating Room unit in a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Day shift schedule with flexible 36-hour options: 2x10s, 2x8s, or 3x12s
• No weekends, no call, and no holiday requirements
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Uses Epic charting system
• Scrubs provided

• Active or in-process CT or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required (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 nurse experience required
• Strong Spine/Neuro surgical background required
• Experience with procedures such as ALIF, cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, and minimally invasive spine surgery
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a broad range of surgical specialties including vascular, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, and robotics
• Participate in emergency management protocols including code response and natural disaster response activities
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Former staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role given the travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job  #P-781280. 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.