Perioperative Nurse Residency — OR Transition to Practice

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut offers an OR Transition to Practice Program for new graduate and experienced nurses transitioning to perioperative care.

The 12-month program begins February 22, 2027 and includes two phases: introductory perioperative nursing with scrub and circulating duties, followed by a clinical orientation across multiple surgical specialties. You will be mentored by unit-based preceptors and the Nursing Professional Development team to ensure a successful

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut nursing license required prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• Exposure to perioperative nursing practice environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support scrub nurse role by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field.
• Support circulating nurse role by ensuring tools, supplies, documentation, and communication.
• Assist in OR General Surgery across multiple specialties and help ensure 24/7 coverage.

Job description

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut offers an OR Transition to Practice Program for new graduate and experienced nurses transitioning to perioperative care.

The 12-month program begins February 22, 2027 and includes two phases: introductory perioperative nursing with scrub and circulating duties, followed by a clinical orientation across multiple surgical specialties. You will be mentored by unit-based preceptors and the Nursing Professional Development team to ensure a successful