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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Orthopedic Surgery Travel Nurse Assignment in New Haven, CT

Experienced OR Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity orthopedic surgery team in New Haven, Connecticut, for a 10-week travel nursing assignment with $2,620–$2,760 in estimated weekly pay. Support orthopedic and spine procedures in a Level I trauma environment while delivering collaborative, evidence-based perioperative care.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Operating Room RN who enjoys advanced surgical technology, fast-paced operating room nursing, and a wide variety of orthopedic and spine cases. New Haven offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Connecticut shoreline.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Assignment Type: 10-week travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Dates: November 30, 2026–February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts; four 10-hour shifts per week preferred, with a five 8-hour shift option available
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
• Healthcare Setting: Orthopedic operating room within a short-term acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Weekend and Call Requirements: None indicated
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment begins
• At least 2 years of recent operating room nursing experience, including a strong orthopedic background
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with orthopedic, spine, arthroscopic, and total joint procedures preferred
• Familiarity with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to scrub and circulate in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to remain until the conclusion of a case when surgery extends beyond the scheduled shift
• One professional reference required
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

Orthopedic Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Scrub and circulate for orthopedic, spine, trauma, and general operating room procedures.
• Support total joint replacements, arthroscopy, spinal fusion, laminectomy, fracture repair, and other orthopedic cases.
• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, supplies, and surgical implants according to procedure requirements.
• Operate and assist with advanced surgical technology, including O-ARM, MAKO, MAZOR, and laser equipment.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and uphold surgical safety, infection prevention, and specimen-handling standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative team to promote efficient case flow.
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and participate in the safe transfer of patients throughout the perioperative experience.

Apply now for this New Haven, Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity orthopedic operating room team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.