OR Circulator RN - General Surgery (Sign-On Bonus)

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus offered

Job summary

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of the Hartford HealthCare network, is seeking an RN Circulator to provide direct nursing care during operative procedures.

The role supports the surgical team, maintains sterile conditions, and ensures patient safety before, during, and after surgery. Qualified candidates hold an active Connecticut RN license, possess an Associate degree (BSN preferred), and have current BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Associate Nursing degree required, BSN preferred
• Current BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association obtained within 60 days of hire date or job transfer date.
• 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse (scrub is a plus)
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Team Player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Promote safe care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures through evidence based practices as the RN Circulator.
• Provides support to the surgical team for maintaining a high level of sterility.
• Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care
• Assess patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns
• Prepare the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments, equipment)
• Check equipment and troubleshoot as needed
• Position and prepare patient on operating table
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbed

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Communication

Team player

Organization & time mgmt

Education

Associate Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of the Hartford HealthCare network, is seeking an RN Circulator to provide direct nursing care during operative procedures.

The role supports the surgical team, maintains sterile conditions, and ensures patient safety before, during, and after surgery. Qualified candidates hold an active Connecticut RN license, possess an Associate degree (BSN preferred), and have current BLS.