American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/17/2025
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with trauma experience and the ability to both scrub and circulate, requiring a CT or compact RN license.
Responsibilities
- Position located in the Operating Room of a short-term acute care hospital
- Covers a range of surgical services including general, GYN, urology, robotics, neuro, ortho, plastics, vascular, and thoracic procedures
- Level II Trauma Center with a surgical focus and a total of 426 staffed beds
- Day shift, 5x8 hours per week, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Weekend call required with a minimum of 2-3 call shifts per 6-week schedule; one 12-hour trauma call or backup call on weekends
- Weekday call is self-scheduled
- EMR used is Epic
- Responsible for scrubbing and circulating for diverse surgical cases
- Pre-start modules are required for orientation
- Free parking available on site
- Non-local candidates only; local candidates are not accepted unless otherwise specified
- Requests for more than 7 days of time off require approval
Requirements
- Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start
- Minimum of 3 years OR RN experience with trauma experience required
- Ability to both scrub and circulate in most services
- Experience in trauma center setting required
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID-19 vaccine and booster required unless valid medical/religious exemption provided
- Must live at least 75 miles from the facility
- Must provide at least one professional reference
- Returning staff must have a minimum 2-year break before reapplying as a traveler
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-624328. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
