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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse; Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care within the OR setting, supporting a variety of surgical procedures including orthopedics and robotic cases. The role requires significant experience to ensure optimal patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years of operating room experience required, with specific expertise in orthopedics and robotic surgical cases; Epic experience is mandatory.
- Schedule: Multiple options available one at 36 hours per week on three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM with variable days off; another at 40 hours per week on five 8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; and another at 40 hours per week on four 10-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with variable days off. Weekend on-call shifts on Saturday or Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Weekday on-call coverage may vary between 7:45 PM7:00 AM or 10:45 PM7:00 AM, depending on staffing needs.
- Additional Information: Positions are for experienced OR nurses to support multiple openings starting around mid-November, with potential assignment through mid-February. These roles are within a busy surgical environment requiring dedicated perioperative expertise.
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 #1337985. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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