Perioperative Nurse Residency: Start Your OR Career

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

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, offers a comprehensive 12-month OR Transition to Practice Program for new graduate and experienced nurses.

The first phase focuses on foundational perioperative nursing with Periop 101 and simulation, followed by a 9-month clinical orientation across multiple surgical specialties. Expect a Monday–Friday orientation with some evening or weekend shifts in final weeks.

Qualifications

• Connecticut nursing license required prior to start date.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Exposure to perioperative nursing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist scrub nurse by preparing instruments and supplies.
• Assist circulating nurse in maintaining patient safety and documentation.
• Support the surgical team and ensure proper instrument handling during procedures.
• Coordinate with unit educators and preceptors to ensure successful orientation.

Education

Connecticut nursing license

BLS certification

Job description

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, offers a comprehensive 12-month OR Transition to Practice Program for new graduate and experienced nurses.

The first phase focuses on foundational perioperative nursing with Periop 101 and simulation, followed by a 9-month clinical orientation across multiple surgical specialties. Expect a Monday–Friday orientation with some evening or weekend shifts in final weeks.