Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Farmington, CT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,220/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your perioperative expertise to a dynamic Operating Room team in Farmington, Connecticut. This travel RN job is ideal for an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse who thrives in fast-paced surgical services, enjoys complex cases, and wants to make a meaningful impact on patient care in a welcoming New England community near Hartford.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Setting: Operating Room Unit
- Location: Farmington, Connecticut
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 10-hour day shifts with variable start times (7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 1:00 PM)
- Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays; on-call rotation includes at least one weekend per month
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,870 - $3,020
Job Requirements
- 4-5 years of Operating Room RN experience or combined OR nursing experience
- Independent circulating nurse experience required
- Experience circulating orthopedic, spine, and neuro cases
- Scrub nurse experience is highly preferred
- Comfort with complex neuro, spine, vascular, and orthopedic surgical procedures preferred
- Experience with DaVinci robotic surgery cases preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient circulating support in the Operating Room
- Assist with orthopedic, spine, and neuro surgeries while working independently
- Support complex surgical procedures with strong attention to sterility, workflow, and patient safety
- Scrub for cases when needed and where qualified
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to ensure smooth case progression
- Adapt to variable start times, on-call expectations, and rotating coverage demands
- Deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment
Apply now for this rewarding Connecticut nursing job and join a skilled surgical team in Farmington, CT. If you are an experienced perioperative nurse or travel Operating Room RN, we encourage you to take the next step 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.
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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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