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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity operating room team as a travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. This 13-week OR nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide perioperative care in a Level I Trauma Center and 12-room operating room supporting adult and geriatric inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.

New Haven combines a vibrant cultural scene, renowned dining, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Connecticut shoreline and major metropolitan areas. Join this Connecticut travel nursing team and contribute to exceptional surgical care across a broad range of specialties.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,620–$2,760
• Schedule: Four shifts per week; primarily 10-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Scheduling may include a combination of 8- and 10-hour shifts.
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Call: Required, including weekday call and weekend call coverage
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics; inpatient and outpatient surgical patients
• Clinical Focus: Neuro, ENT, breast, plastics, surgical oncology, robotics, gynecology, general surgery, trauma, and cardiac surgery
• Orientation: Approximately 16 hours

Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room nursing experience; candidates with strong Level I Trauma Center or travel nursing experience may be considered with 1.5 years of specialty experience.
• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a pending Connecticut license with application submitted before placement.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently circulate cardiac surgery cases.
• Strong experience with robotic, ENT, and neuro surgical procedures.
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems.
• Ability to fulfill weekday, weekend, and on-call responsibilities.
• One professional reference required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required; exemptions are not available for this assignment.

Perioperative Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Independently circulate cardiac surgery and complex surgical cases.
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and support sterile technique and surgical safety protocols.
• Circulate procedures across neuro, ENT, breast, plastics, surgical oncology, robotics, gynecology, general surgery, trauma, and cardiac specialties.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs.
• Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage according to the department schedule.
• Support high-quality care for both inpatient and outpatient surgical patients.

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in New Haven, Connecticut, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.