Registered Nurse, Operating Room

HHC Cheshire Surgery Center LLC; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Free parking

Job summary

A leading surgery center located in Cheshire, Connecticut is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will provide expert nursing care and demonstrate strong organizational skills. The position requires a valid CT RN License and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience. Benefits include generous PTO, 401(k) with employer matching, and medical insurance. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CT RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Operating Room.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert professional nursing care during the OR course.
• Demonstrate leadership and competence in patient care.
• Work efficiently with physicians and staff.

Skills

Unencumbered active CT RN License

2 years of OR experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of aseptic technique

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Cheshire Surgery Center is seeking to fill a full-time OR Register Nurse to join our team. Our state‑of‑the art surgery center providing comprehensive orthopedic care for a range of ambulatory services, including hand, shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, spine, and joint surgery, as well as pain management procedures. TheSurgery center boasts four operating rooms, eight preoperative bays, ten postoperative bays, and private exam rooms for consultation and features cutting‑edge equipment with state‑of‑the‑art technology.

This is a Monday – Friday position with NO Weekends or Holidays.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) matching
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Medical insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Free parking

Position Summary

The Operating Room RN provides expert professional nursing care for the patient during the OR course. The RN demonstrates a leadership role with continued competence in assessment, treatment and caring for patients. The RN is dedicated to providing safe, quality care in a compassionate and efficient manner.

Position Requirements

• Unencumbered active CT RN License
• Minimum of 2 years OR experience; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred, orthopedic preferred
• BLS and ACLS Certifications required
• Able to communicate effectively, and have an ability to work compatibly with all physicians and staff
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Possess strong organizational skills, and a clear understanding of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an ambulatory surgery center
• Knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties of an OR Circulator RN
• A strong knowledge of aseptic technique, anesthetic agents and complications, and the ability to handle emergency situations
• Must have an aptitude for understanding, use of, and troubleshooting machines and equipment.
• Experience with Orthopedic procedures (specifically total joints) a plus
• Ability to scrub cases a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.