Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in New Haven, CT | Rotating (3x12)
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in New Haven, CT
Weekly Pay
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$2,608
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Rotating
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/21
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in New Haven, Connecticut, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Yale New Haven Hospital . This role pays $2,608 per week and follows a Rotating shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Yale New Haven Hospital
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Location: New Haven, CT 06510 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Rotating (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
- Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
- Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
- Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol
Travel Operating Room Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Connecticut and national regulatory bodies.
Yale New Haven Hospital — New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT
Yale New Haven is one of the largest academic medical centers in the country — a 1,541-bed teaching hospital for the Yale School of Medicine and School of Nursing, and the major referral center for southern Connecticut.
- A Level I trauma center for both adults and children, paired with a comprehensive transplant center and certified heart and stroke programs — the full range of high-acuity academic nursing. Read More
- A Magnet-designated nursing organization, the credential many travelers look for in an academic setting.
- Smilow Cancer Hospital (168 beds) with the affiliated Yale Cancer Center — Connecticut's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — for oncology and BMT nurses.
- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (about 200 beds, Level I pediatric trauma) and a psychiatric hospital ranked among the nation's top ten, giving pediatric and behavioral-health RNs dedicated settings.
- Care across more than 100 specialties on two main campuses (York Street and Saint Raphael).
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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Haven, CT
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near New Haven, 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)
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.
What range of high-acuity care will an RN see at Yale New Haven Hospital?
Yale New Haven is a Level I trauma center for both adults and children, with a comprehensive transplant center and certified heart and stroke programs — the full quaternary-academic acuity range across a 1,541-bed teaching hospital.
What does nursing recognition look like at Yale New Haven Hospital?
Yale New Haven is a Magnet-designated nursing organization, the ANCC credential many travelers prioritize in an academic setting.
What oncology nursing experience does Yale New Haven Hospital offer?
Smilow Cancer Hospital (168 beds), affiliated with Yale Cancer Center — Connecticut's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — gives oncology and BMT nurses a dedicated cancer hospital within the medical center.
Which dedicated patient populations does Yale New Haven Hospital serve for RNs?
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (about 200 beds, Level I pediatric trauma) and a psychiatric hospital ranked among the nation's top ten give pediatric and behavioral-health RNs distinct settings rather than mixed units.
What EMR will an RN chart in at Yale New Haven Hospital?
Yale New Haven Health runs Epic, with MyChart (mychart.ynhhs.org) as the patient portal. RNs document in Epic across the system, easing onboarding for Epic-experienced travelers.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Connecticut
Compact license accepted. Connecticut is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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Explore New Haven, CT
Yale University's presence shapes both the hospital landscape and the patient population of New Haven, CT, along Connecticut's shoreline. Intensive care and oncology units generate consistent travel demand here, and the case mix suits RNs who want clinical depth on a contract. The housing splits between downtown apartments near the green and quieter rentals in West Haven, Hamden, and East Haven, where prices drop noticeably; commutes from all three stay under twenty minutes. Parking near the medical district is tight and permit rules matter, a detail worth settling in week one. The Shubert Theatre grounds a real downtown arts calendar, and the city's famous pizza rivalry gives every traveler an ongoing side project, with strong opinions available from any local willing to share them.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Operating Room · New Haven, CT · $2,608 /wk