
OR RN in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,570/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.39
- Weekly
- $2,570
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,640
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.39/hour — 45% 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
- 543 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 82 of them in Bridgeport.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/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
This travel nursing assignment places you in a fast-paced surgical environment, where you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams performing a variety of complex procedures. Your role will involve assisting in operating rooms with general, robotic, urology, ENT, neuro, plastics, and gynecology surgeries, including advanced ortho cases such as total knee replacements and hip surgeries. Expect to be hands-on during scheduled shifts and adapt to occasional weekend work, with a 6-week work schedule that includes call responsibilities. Candidates should bring active RN licenses, BLS certification, and experience with systems like EPIC, Surgicount, and TECSYS. Previous travel experience, especially in surgical settings, is preferred. The role offers an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to patient outcomes and surgical success.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year tends to be mild, with comfortable temperatures and clear skies. It's an ideal time for outdoor activities and exploring the city without the extremes of summer heat or winter cold.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Long Island Sound for a scenic day of sailing or kayaking.
- Take a guided tour of the historic downtown and enjoy local eateries.
- Explore nearby attractions on a day trip to Stratford's Shakespeare Theater.
- Enjoy a nature hike at the Beardsley Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Plan a day trip to New Haven for its renowned Yale University campus and museums.
Job Specifics:
Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Shift: 8 hours per day, including a mix of mornings and afternoons with some evening shifts and occasional weekends
Duration: 13 weeks
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