OR RN in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,542/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.61
- Weekly
- $2,542
- Yearly (full-time)
- $132,184
- Contract length
- 10 weeks
This job pays about $70.61/hour — 43% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 954 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 637 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $61.53/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is for an Operating Room Registered Nurse with at least two years of experience and a strong orthopedic background. You will support orthopedic surgical cases on a daytime schedule, working either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts each week. Nurses must remain until the end of a case if it extends beyond the scheduled shift. This assignment offers a focused 10-week opportunity supporting winter coverage, with no weekend or on-call requirement. BLS certification is required.
Weather:
New Haven typically experiences cool, crisp conditions around this time of year, with a mix of cloudy and sunny days. Travelers can expect chilly temperatures, occasional precipitation, and changing coastal weather, making layers and a reliable jacket useful.
Fun Things To Do:
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Arts and Culture: Explore galleries, museums, and historic sites in downtown New Haven.
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Food Scene: Sample the city’s well-known pizza and enjoy its diverse selection of restaurants.
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Coastal Day Trip: Spend a day visiting shoreline communities and beaches along the Connecticut coast.
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New England Day Trip: Take a day trip to nearby historic towns and scenic destinations throughout Connecticut.
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Outdoor Recreation: Walk local parks and trails or enjoy the city’s green spaces.
Job Specifics:
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
Duration: 10 weeks
Weekly Hours: 40
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