Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Manchester, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN – Operating Room (General Surgery)

Location: Manchester, CT

Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (03/23/2026 – 06/20/2026)

Shift: Evening Shift (PM) | 5x8-Hour Shifts (40 Hours/Week)

On-Call: Mandatory weekday and weekend call rotation.

Seeking two experienced Operating Room RNs to join their General Surgery team. This role is focused on the evening "power shift," ensuring that scheduled afternoon cases are completed efficiently and that the OR remains ready for emergent surgical needs.

• Circulating & Scrubbing: Act as a primary circulator (and scrub if proficient) for a variety of general surgery cases, including laparoscopic procedures, orthopedics, and acute surgical emergencies.
• Evening Throughput: Manage the transition from daytime elective blocks to evening urgent cases, ensuring sterile integrity and rapid room turnover.
• On-Call Response: Provide critical surgical support during on-call hours for emergent "crash" cases arriving via the Emergency Department.
• Epic EMR Transition: Participate in the hospital-wide migration to Epic, documenting intraoperative nursing care, surgical times, and implant data within the new system.
• Patient Safety: Lead the "Surgical Time Out" and ensure strict adherence to the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist for every patient.

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated OR RN experience in a hospital setting.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in general, ortho, and laparoscopic surgical services. A comprehensive Skills Checklist is required with your submission packet.
• Licensure: Active Connecticut State RN License.
• Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA) – Required.
  • ACLS (AHA) – Required.
  • CNOR – Highly Preferred.
• Call Readiness: Must be able to reach the hospital within the required response time (typically 30 minutes) during on-call shifts.

• Department: OR General Surgery (91011).
• Location: Manchester, CT 06040.
• System Integration: (Transitioning to Epic EMR).
• Environment: A community-focused hospital with the backing and resources of a statewide health system.

• Start Date: 03/23/2026.
• Positions: 2 open vacancies.

Job :

Requirements & Qualifications:

- Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of dedicated OR RN experience in a hospital setting.

- Clinical

Skills:

Proficiency in general, ortho, and laparoscopic surgical services. A comprehensive Skills Checklist is required with your submission packet.

- Licensure:
Active Connecticut State RN License.

- Certifications:

BLS (AHA) – Required.

- ACLS (AHA) – Required.

- CNOR – Highly Preferred.

- Call Readiness:
Must be able to reach the hospital within the required response time (typically 30 minutes) during on-call shifts.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus