Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,495 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room in Manchester, CT to provide specialized perioperative care. The role covers a variety of surgeries and requires independent performance within a busy surgical department.

Expect 40 hours per week, days shift, and a travel assignment with full scope of OR responsibilities. The candidate must hold an RN license and BLS, with 5 years of OR experience and proficiency in robotic and open procedures across multiple specialties including

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required
• 5 years OR RN experience required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience with Urology, GYN, Breast/Plastics, Orthopedics, Vascular, Colorectal, and Podiatry surgeries, including robotic and open procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative patient care in a busy OR
• Support surgical team with minimal supervision
• Handle diverse procedures including robotic and total joints with Mako
• Participate in call schedule and weekend coverage

Skills

RN OR OR experience

BLS Certification

Robotic & Open Surgeries

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse position is located in Manchester, CT. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care in a busy surgical department, focusing on a variety of surgical procedures including Urology, Gynecology (GYN), Breast and Plastics, Orthopedics, Vascular, Colorectal, and Podiatry. The OR Nurse will support a team with minimal supervision, ensuring patient safety and quality care during surgical interventions.

Job Details

• Position: RN - OR (Operating Room)
• Location: Manchester, CT
• Shift: Dayshift, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 5 days per week, with call responsibilities
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, 5 years of experience as an OR RN, BLS certification (AHA), extensive experience with Urology, GYN, Breast/Plastics, Orthopedics, and General surgeries (including robotic and open procedures)
• Preferred Qualifications: Highly experienced and independent with General, GYN, and Orthopedic surgeries
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Additional Information: Call requirements include one 24-hour weekend shift every 4 weeks and one weekday call shift every other week from 7:00 am to 7:00 am. Must have proven expertise with a variety of surgical procedures including open and robotic surgeries, total joints with Mako, support in vascular cases, and colorectal procedures.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-16

Cross Country Job ID #1303802. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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