Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Farmington, CT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,220/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job in Farmington, Connecticut. Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a high-acuity surgical team in a welcoming New England community with convenient access to Hartford and surrounding Connecticut healthcare jobs.
This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident OR RN who thrives in a fast-paced operating room environment and has strong experience circulating complex surgical cases. Join a collaborative surgical services team where your skills in ortho, spine, and neuro cases will make an immediate impact.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Operating Room RN / OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Operating Room Unit / Perioperative Services
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
- Shift Pattern: Rotating schedule with variable start times, including on-call, weekends, and holidays
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,870 - $3,020
- Location: Farmington, CT
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- 4-5 years of OR RN experience or combined operating room experience
- Current circulating experience required
- Experience circulating ortho, spine, and neuro cases independently
- Scrub experience highly preferred
- Comfort with complex neuro, spine, orthopedics, vascular, and robotic cases preferred
- BLS and ACLS required
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability in a dynamic surgical environment
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient circulating support in the operating room
- Assist with a variety of surgical procedures, with emphasis on orthopedic, spine, and neurosurgery cases
- Maintain readiness for variable start times, call shifts, and rotating weekend/holiday coverage
- Support patient safety, sterile technique, and smooth OR workflow
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members
- Adapt to case complexity and contribute to excellent surgical outcomes
- Participate in unit coverage as needed to support patient care and operational needs
Why You’ll Love This Connecticut Travel RN Opportunity
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced OR nurses
- High-acuity surgical environment with complex cases
- Opportunity to expand your perioperative nursing experience
- Convenient Farmington, Connecticut location near Hartford
- Supportive team culture in a collaborative operating room setting
Apply now to join this rewarding Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Farmington, CT and advance your OR nursing career today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Farmington, CT
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Farmington, CT here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is higher than the national average, mainly due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Farmington, and they can be found with some research and planning.
- Farmington is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include heart disease and cancer.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Farmington offers a variety of restaurants, some art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf courses and hiking trails in the outdoors.
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