Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Hartford, CT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Hartford, CT | 13-week travel nursing assignment. Active OR RN license, BLS, and 1+ year OR experience required. Apply now to join a surgical team in Hartford, Connecticut (06105).

About the Position

Join a dynamic surgical team as a Travel OR RN / perioperative nurse in Hartford, CT. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on perioperative experience in a fast-paced operating room setting and a supportive environment to advance your surgical nursing skills. Ideal candidates have operating room (OR) experience and a passion for patient safety and teamwork.

Job Details

• Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Travel RN (Perioperative Nurse)
• Location: Hartford, Connecticut (Hartford, CT 06105) — Hartford nursing jobs, Connecticut travel nursing
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 5, 2026 – July 4, 2026)
• Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (travel nurse position)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2130-$2250
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Shift: 40 hours per week: 2 8-hour shifts and 2 12-hour shifts (06:30 AM – 07:00 PM), no on-call or weekend requirement
• Number of Openings: 5 OR RN positions
• Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services (perioperative nursing)
• Schedule Notes: No on-call or weekend requirement

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with OR specialty experience. Connecticut RN license or compact license preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Operating Room (OR) RN experience (perioperative nursing)
• Completion of onboarding requirements: health screenings, competency testing, background check, and required immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap) and TB screening
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; familiarity with infection control and surgical safety protocols

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management
• Serve as a scrub or circulating nurse as needed to support surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff
• Monitor patient status throughout procedures and respond promptly to changes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold patient confidentiality
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, and surgical safety checklists
• Participate in specialty-specific competency testing, continuing education, and skills assessments

Why Hartford, CT

Hartford offers a vibrant urban atmosphere with beautiful parks, historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the rest of Connecticut and New England. This assignment is perfect for travel nurses seeking Connecticut nursing jobs and perioperative nursing experience in a supportive hospital setting.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Hartford, CT. Join our healthcare team today and grow your perioperative nursing skills while exploring Hartford.

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