Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Op Eye Surgery Center

Hartford Hospital; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking an OR Nurse to serve as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room. The position supports 36 hours per week in the Eye Center, delivering individualized patient care in a high‑caliber surgical setting. CT RN license required along with prior nursing experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to OR standards and hospital protocols. CNOR is a plus, and candidates should demonstrate strong communication and problem‑solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Current CT RN License.
• Must have previous relevant nursing experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• CNOR a plus.

Responsibilities

• The OR Nurse functions as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room.
• Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
• Participates in patient teaching with age/cultural considerations.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

RN license

Circulator/Scrub experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

CNOR

Education

CT RN License

Job description

Location Detail: 505 Willard Ave Newington (10057)

Shift Detail: 36 hours RN Eye Center position

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job 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 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.

Qualifications

• Current CT RN License
• Must have previous relevant nursing experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent problem solving skills
• Excellent communications skills
• CNOR a plus

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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.