Operating Room RN

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN to deliver safe, high-quality care for surgical patients. The role requires intraoperative circulating and scrub duties, patient positioning, site prep and sterile technique within a collaborative OR team.

Eligible candidates hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, a Connecticut RN license, and ideally 1+ year of intraoperative nursing experience; current BLS/CPR and AORN familiarity are also preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

intraoperative nursing

circulating and scrub experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Valid RN license in Connecticut

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the 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 role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training through the Periop 101 program. Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR .

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 40 hrs/week – Day Shift

• Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required

• Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

• Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

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.