Travel OR Circulate Scrub 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:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring robotics, ENT, and neuro surgical experience along with the ability to independently circulate cardiac surgery.

• Operating Room setting within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Day shift schedule with 4x10-hour shifts (7:00-16:00), as well as 2x8 and 2x10-hour shift options
• On-call responsibilities required, typically 4 weekday calls and 1 weekend call (Saturday and Sunday) within a 4-week period
• Weekend shifts required
• Epic charting system used
• Strong case mix includes robotics, ENT, and neuro procedures

• Active or pending CT/Compact RN license accepted, though CT licensure typically takes 15-21 business days to issue
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Previous travel experience required
• Must be able to independently circulate cardiac surgery
• Trauma Level I and/or Level II experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only

• Scrubs are provided
• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing for a variety of surgical specialties including gynecology, plastics, neurology, general surgery, endoscopic, urology, robotics (Da Vinci Xi), ENT, and trauma procedures
• Trauma case experience includes gunshot/stab wounds and multi-trauma MVA cases
• Travelers are required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital
• 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 can be auto-approved

American Traveler Job  #P-781314. 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.