OR RN
Bridgeport, CT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,940/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply for a 13-week travel OR nurse contract in Bridgeport, Connecticut, supporting adult surgical patients in a high-acuity Level II trauma operating room.
Join a high-acuity surgical services team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Bridgeport, CT. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN who enjoys caring for adult patients in a fast-paced short-term acute care hospital and Level II trauma center. Bridgeport offers a vibrant coastal setting with convenient access to New Haven, New York City, and the greater New England region.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
- Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Schedule: Five 8-hour evening shifts per week
- Shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Call: Weekday and weekend call required
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend and holiday rotation as needed; up to three weekend shifts may be scheduled during a six-week period
- Clinical Setting: Adult operating room within a short-term acute care hospital and Level II trauma center
- Charting System: Epic
- Travel Requirement: This opportunity is not open to local candidates within 75 miles of the facility
Operating Room RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut prior to the start date
- At least 2 years of recent operating room nursing experience; 3 years is preferred
- Trauma operating room experience required, including Level I and/or Level II trauma experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Recent Epic charting experience required
- Current BLS certification
- Experience caring for adult surgical patients across a broad range of procedures, including general, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, robotic, spine, and trauma surgery
- Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital experience preferred
- Ability to participate in weekday, weekend, holiday, and call coverage
Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care for adult surgical patients in the operating room.
- Scrub and circulate for a diverse surgical case mix, including trauma, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, spine, general, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic procedures.
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Maintain aseptic technique, support infection prevention practices, and participate in surgical time-outs and universal protocol.
- Safely handle, label, and transport specimens while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote quality patient outcomes.
- Respond effectively to urgent and emergent trauma cases and demonstrate readiness for high-acuity surgical situations.
- Participate in assigned weekday, weekend, holiday, and call responsibilities.
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a high-acuity surgical team in a Level II trauma environment.
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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GHR Healthcare
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About Bridgeport, CT
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Bridgeport, CT here's what you should know:- Bridgeport's cost of living is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to 22°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available, but they may require some searching and planning.
- Bridgeport is car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses and trains are also available for getting around the city and nearby areas.
- Bridgeport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bridgeport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, beaches, and hiking trails in the area.
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