Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Neuro Spine

Hartford Hospital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $30,000

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Paid Time Off & Health Insurance

Discounts on services & products

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking an OR Nurse to function as Circulator/Scrub in the Operating Room and deliver individualized patient care in a high‑paced setting. The Neuro OR team handles complex neuro/spine procedures requiring coordination with multiple specialties.

Qualified candidates hold an active CT RN license with OR experience; BSN is preferred and BLS is required at hire. Hartford Hospital offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a leading teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Current active CT RN License.
• Previous OR experience required (OR Novice nurses may apply to transition program).
• BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• The OR Nurse functions as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room and provides individualized nursing care.
• Participates in patient teaching and quality improvement activities; follows hospital and standard protocols.

Skills

CT RN License

OR Experience

BLS Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

CNOR (Preferred)

Education

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail: 40 hours first shift

Start here at Hartford Hospital and work where every moment matters! Hartford Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Hartford Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

What Our Nurses Love About Hartford Hospital

• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $30,000 offered for this role (restrictions apply)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

At Hartford Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices.

A Level I Trauma Center, Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology and medical care, evidenced by its state‑of‑the‑art institutes and Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI). CESI is one of the most–advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Hartford Hospital is committed to promoting patient safety and interprofessional collaboration at every level within the organization.

Position Description

The OR Nurse functions as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room. Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care to patients within the Operating Room. Provides nursing care in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN, ASPAN and SGNA standards. Participates in patient teaching; incorporates the needs and behavior of the patient’s specific age/cultural groups in planning and providing care. Participates in quality improvement activities.

The Neuro Operating Room (OR) team provides highly specialized care for patients undergoing neuro and spine surgeries. Conditions treated include brain tumors, vascular malformations, essential tremors, degenerative spine disease, chronic back pain, neuro/spine trauma, spinal cord injuries, infections, hydrocephalus, and complications from acute stroke. Nurses play a critical role in delivering this specialized care, ensuring patient safety and well‑being throughout these complex procedures.

Qualifications

• Current active CT RN License
• Previous OR experience required (OR Novice nurses, including Graduate Nurses, may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program)
• BSN Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• CNOR certification preferred

Hartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care‑delivery system of over 40,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise‑touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.