Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,570 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • Waterbury, CT
  • $2,570 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Waterbury, Connecticut. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a trauma center environment with experience in orthopedic, neurological, and vascular surgeries. The role requires flexibility with scheduling, including weekday and weekend on-call duties, to support a dynamic surgical department.

Job Details:

  • Position: Operating Room (OR) Nurse
  • Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
  • Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, at least 3 years of OR nursing experience in a level I or level II trauma center; experience with orthopedic, neurological, and vascular procedures; eligibility to work in the US; flexible scheduling; experience in trauma environment preferred; AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) certification preferred
  • Preferred Qualifications: AORN certification, experience with trauma, orthopedic, neuro, and vascular surgeries
  • Additional Information: Experience in a trauma setting and availability for weekday and weekend on-call duties are essential requirements for this position.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1295319. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaterbury, CT

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