Operating Room RN – Joint and Spine

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 49,800 - 82,587; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time Operating Room RN for the Connecticut Joint & Spine Institute at Saint Francis Hospital. Candidates will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the surgical environment.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care and collaboration with the surgical team. Applicants must have a valid RN license in Connecticut and experience in operating room settings, particularly in orthopedic procedures.

The position offers specialty pay for experienced nurses and requires rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Must possess a valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Ideal candidates must have experience in orthopedic and/or spine/neurosurgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care including patient positioning and instrumentation.
• Collaborate effectively with the surgical team.

Skills

Intraoperative operating room experience

Collaborative care

Sterile technique

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

Valid RN license in Connecticut

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose: At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Operating Room RN supports surgical patients within the Connecticut Joint & Spine Institute, delivering safe, high‑quality care in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

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 school
• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Ideal candidates will have intraoperative operating room experience, particularly in orthopedic and/or spine/neurosurgical procedures, including circulating and/or scrub roles.

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: 32 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

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.