OR | Registered Nurse

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 10-Week Contract in New Haven, Connecticut

Join a high-acuity perioperative team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in New Haven, CT. This 10-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support a diverse surgical population in a short-term acute-care setting with inpatient and outpatient procedures, advanced surgical technology, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. New Haven offers a vibrant coastal New England lifestyle with historic neighborhoods, outstanding dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the broader Northeast.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Assignment Length: 10 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room within a short-term acute-care facility and Level I Trauma Center
• Shift: Primarily day shifts; either four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or five 8-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Schedule Considerations: Occasional 10:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. shift, weekend call approximately 1–2 times per 9 weeks, and 1–2 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room registered nursing experience
• Perioperative nursing experience with GYN, ENT, plastics, general surgery, and ophthalmology cases
• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse license or eligibility to obtain the required license before the start date
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers with strong Operating Room specialty experience are welcome to apply
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience is preferred
• Ability to participate in weekend coverage and occasional call
• Annual influenza vaccination is required

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and support adherence to infection prevention standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Support procedures including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, D&C, laparoscopic gynecologic procedures, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, ophthalmologic procedures, ENT procedures, and plastic surgery cases
• Demonstrate competency with surgical safety protocols, universal time-out procedures, specimen handling and labeling, electrosurgical units, infection control, and radiation and laser safety practices
• Use Epic to document patient care accurately and communicate essential clinical information
• Provide responsive care during occasional weekend call and support continuity of care across the perioperative setting
• Robotic surgery experience, including the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, is a valuable plus

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as an Operating Room RN in New Haven, Connecticut.

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.