Operating Room RN

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT, seeks a Day Shift, full-time OR RN to deliver safe, high-quality intraoperative care in the main operating room. The role focuses on circulating and scrub duties and collaboration with the surgical team.

You will position patients, prep sites, assist with instrumentation and sterile technique, and contribute to a coordinated perioperative team. CT RN license and ADN or higher are required, with at least one year of intraoperative

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• 1+ year of intraoperative nursing experience, including circulating and scrub.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care by performing circulating and scrub duties, including patient positioning and sterile technique.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, coordinated care throughout procedures.

Skills

Intraoperative nursing

Circulating and scrub duties

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

CT RN license

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Main Operating Room RN delivers safe, high-quality care to surgical patients.

What You Will Do:

• Provide intraoperative care by performing circulating and/or scrub duties, including patient positioning, site prep, instrumentation, and sterile technique.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, coordinated care throughout procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Ideal candidates must have 1 or more years of intraoperative nursing experience, including circulating and scrub experience.

Preferred

• Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross)
• Familiarity with AORN standards

Important Consideration

This position is open to experienced RN candidates seeking training through the AORN Periop 101 program, with a projected February cohort start date. Comprehensive onboarding and education will be provided to support a successful transition into the intraoperative nursing environment.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 40 hrs/week - Day Shift

• Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $37.25 - $61.75/hour
  • Pay is based on working RN experience only. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

• Unit-based specialty pay is available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage, Day 1
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match, Day 1
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays, Day 1
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.