OR | Registered Nurse

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Spine & Neuro | New Haven, CT

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses are invited to join a specialized spine and neuro surgery team in New Haven, Connecticut, for a 10-week winter travel nursing assignment. This day-shift OR RN opportunity supports complex procedures in a Level I Trauma Center and is ideal for a perioperative nurse skilled with advanced surgical equipment and collaborative patient care. New Haven offers a vibrant coastal New England setting with historic neighborhoods, renowned arts and dining, and convenient access to cultural attractions and outdoor recreation.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 10-week travel nursing contract
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Start Date: November 30, 2026; candidates must be able to start by December 18, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Shift: Day shifts
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days, with scheduling options of 2x10-hour shifts, 2x8-hour shifts, or 3x12-hour shifts; approximately 36 hours per week
• Schedule: No weekends, call, or holidays
• Clinical Setting: Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Primary Service Line: Spine and Neuro Operating Room
• Charting: Epic
• Scrubs: Provided

Operating Room Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut, or the ability to obtain one before the assignment begins
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience, including strong spine and neurological surgery experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Working knowledge of surgical safety, specimen handling, infection prevention, universal protocol, and fire and laser safety
• Experience with spine and orthopedic procedures such as cervical and lumbar fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, spinal fusion, ALIF, XLIF, kyphoplasty, and related cases
• Familiarity with neuro and advanced surgical technology, including O-arm, Mako, da Vinci, or laser equipment, is helpful but not required
• Ability to meet travel assignment requirements; candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may not be eligible
• Availability for the full assignment, with no holiday time off and no more than five requested days off
• Required influenza vaccination; exemptions are not available for this assignment

Perioperative RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, organized perioperative nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Support spine, neuro, orthopedic, general, vascular, thoracic, robotic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures as assigned
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and promote readiness for scheduled cases
• Demonstrate competency with surgical instrumentation, electrosurgical units, cell saver equipment, specialty tables, and fiber-optic systems
• Assist with procedures such as craniotomy, spinal fusion, cervical fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, and VATS
• Complete patient identification, surgical site verification, time-out procedures, specimen labeling, and other universal protocol requirements
• Administer blood and blood products according to policy and maintain accurate perioperative documentation
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain strict infection prevention, radiation, laser, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia safety practices
• Participate in required orientation, onboarding, and specialty education modules before and during the assignment

Apply now for this New Haven, Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join a specialized spine and neuro 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.