Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Facility: Short-term acute care hospital, Level I Trauma Center, 1,567 total staffed beds
Unit: Operating Room
Employment type: Travel/Contract, winter coverage
Assignment Details
Contract length: 10 weeks, one contract only
Start date: ASAP, must start by 12/18/2026
Local radius restrictions: Waived for this 10-week assignment
Shifts: Day shifts, 7:00 to 19:00 (3x12 hours, 36 hours/week). The description also lists 1x12 (07:00-19:00) and 3x8 (07:00-15:00) shifts.
Guaranteed hours: Yes
Scrubs: Provided
Time off: No holiday time off; no more than 5 days of requested time off
Block schedule: Does not accept block scheduling
On-call: Required. Usually 4 weekday calls and 1 weekend call (Saturday and Sunday) in a 4-week period, plus weekend and holiday call.
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Connecticut
CVOR (Certified Operating Room) with 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience working with Neuro patients
Experience working with Cardiac Surgery patients
Ability to independently circulate cardiac surgery
OR (Operating Room) experience
Required Training and Attestations
Language Services Training
CAUTI Education Training
Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
The cost of living in New Haven is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may be competitive but should be considered in relation to the cost of living.
Weather
In the summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
In the winter, average highs are around 39°F, and average lows are around 24°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in New Haven, but availability may vary depending on the season and demand.
Transportation
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Demographics
New Haven is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
Common health issues may include asthma and cardiovascular diseases.
There is a significant population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
Things to Do
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