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:
  10 weeks
• 20 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 2x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  20 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring strong Spine/Neuro background and compact RN licensure.

• Operating Room setting within a Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• 10-week contract for winter coverage only
• Day shift schedule: 2x10s, 2x8s, or 3x12s totaling 36 hours per week
• No weekends, no call, and no holiday coverage required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Scrubs provided by facility

• Active or compact (CT) RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required (1.5 years may be considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Strong Spine/Neuro surgical background required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 1:1 patient ratio experience
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions accepted

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including neuro, spine, vascular, orthopedic, general surgery, and more
• Participate in surgical procedures using equipment such as cell saver, electrosurgical units, Hana Table, and robotic surgical systems
• Trauma Level I academic medical center environment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO permitted, with no holiday RTO allowed
• Must start by 12/18/2026
• Local radius restrictions waived for this 10-week assignment
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

American Traveler Job  #P-781281. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 20.0 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.