Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Farmington, CT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,220/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for an Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Farmington, Connecticut, supporting orthopedic, spine, and neurological surgery.
Join an experienced perioperative team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a skilled circulating nurse with strong experience in orthopedic, spine, and neurological procedures. Farmington offers a welcoming New England community with scenic surroundings and convenient access to the greater Hartford area, providing an appealing setting for professional growth and life outside of work.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,870–$3,020
- Location: Farmington, Connecticut
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Operating Room
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 16 weeks, ending February 18, 2027
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10-hour day shifts beginning at 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m.
- Call Requirement: On-call coverage, including at least one weekend per month, with rotating weekends and holidays
- Scheduling: No block scheduling; 30-minute report time required
- Float Requirement: No floating required
- Interview: Not required
Operating Room Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut
- At least 4–5 years of Operating Room (OR) or combined perioperative nursing experience
- Required circulating experience; scrub experience preferred
- Demonstrated independent circulating experience with orthopedic, spine, and neurological procedures
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale certification or completion as required
- Ability to participate in rotating call, weekend, holiday, and additional coverage assignments as needed
Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative process
- Independently circulate surgical cases while maintaining patient safety and adherence to operating room standards
- Support orthopedic, spine, and neurological surgical procedures
- Complete preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing responsibilities
- Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
- Verify patient identification, procedure, surgical site, equipment, supplies, and required documentation
- Maintain accurate clinical records and communicate clear handoff reports
- Participate in the rotating call pool and provide additional coverage as needed to support operating room operations
Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Farmington, Connecticut, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.
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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