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CVOR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareFarmington, CTTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Farmington, CT
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 6, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$80.13
Weekly
$3,205
Yearly (full-time)
$166,660
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $80.13/hour — 62% 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, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Farmington, Connecticut

Join our healthcare team as a CVOR Registered Nurse in Farmington, CT, providing expert circulating care across cardiovascular and multiple surgical specialties. This 16-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced operating room nurse who is confident circulating, adaptable in a fast-paced perioperative setting, and committed to safe, efficient surgical care. Farmington offers a welcoming New England setting with scenic surroundings, a vibrant community, and convenient access to the greater Hartford area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,120–$3,290
  • Location: Farmington, Connecticut
  • Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) and Operating Room Unit
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Assignment Duration: 16-week travel nurse contract, ending February 11, 2027
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10-hour day shifts with variable start times of approximately 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m.
  • Call Requirements: Approximately 3–4 call shifts per month, including rotating weekend and holiday call; at least one weekend of call per month
  • Additional Information: 30-minute report time, scrubs provided, no floating required, and participation in the unit’s mandatory overtime rotation as needed

CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Four to five years of operating room nursing experience, including CVOR or combined OR experience
  • Circulating experience is required; scrub experience is preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated independent experience with orthopedic, spine, and neurologic surgeries
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple surgical specialties in a perioperative environment
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Connecticut RN licensure must be active or initiated within 24 hours of accepting the assignment
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification
  • Copy of Nursys verification required
  • Ability to meet applicable COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or approved declination requirements

CVOR RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, knowledgeable nursing care in the cardiovascular operating room
  • Independently circulate surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile, organized, and efficient environment
  • Support CVOR procedures and other surgical specialties based on department needs
  • Apply strong clinical judgment during orthopedic, spine, neurologic, and other complex surgical cases
  • Complete preoperative preparation, intraoperative documentation, patient advocacy, and postoperative handoff
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative team
  • Participate in scheduled call, weekend and holiday rotations, and additional coverage when required

Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Farmington, Connecticut, and bring your perioperative expertise to a high-impact surgical team near Hartford.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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