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Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Bridgeport, CT
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Additional certifications may be needed for pediatric or other sub-specialty OR settings. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Will compact privilege cover this Connecticut travel assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment. Connecticut is one of the Nurse Licensure Compact’s newer members, honoring multistate privileges since October 2025. Nurses without compact privilege apply for licensure by endorsement, with a temporary permit available for an earlier start. Our Connecticut Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Explore Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, CT brings a working waterfront together with a compact downtown served by the Metro-North rail line. Healthcare here runs through facilities such as Bridgeport Hospital, where travelers often work medical-surgical units and surgical suites supporting the coastal corridor. As one of Connecticut's larger cities on Long Island Sound, Bridgeport sits in the dense Fairfield County stretch between New Haven and Stamford. Assignments frequently extend into nearby Fairfield, Milford, and Norwalk, keeping nearby markets within reach. Seaside Park and the shoreline paths offer quick breaks between shifts, and the city's layout keeps daily errands simple. Metro-North runs straight into Manhattan, so some travelers treat a Bridgeport contract as a base for the wider New York region rather than a single-city stay.
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