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

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Operating Room (OR) Nurse position in Waterbury, Connecticut. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in the surgical environment, supporting a trauma center with Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred. Scheduling is flexible, with weekday and weekend on-call responsibilities.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 08/02/2026


• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, experience in an operating room setting, trauma center experience (Level I or Level II) preferred, familiarity with AORN standards, and ability to work flexible schedule including on-call shifts


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center, AORN certification


• Additional Information: Facility fixed notes should be reviewed for further details; scheduling options are flexible and include weekday and weekend on-call duties

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 #1293586. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus