Operating Room RN
About the role
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Main Operating Room RN delivers safe, high-quality care to surgical patients.
Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative care by performing circulating and/or scrub duties, including patient positioning, site prep, instrumentation, and sterile technique.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, coordinated care throughout procedures.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Valid RN license in Connecticut.
- Ideal candidates must have 1 or more years of intraoperative nursing experience, including circulating and scrub experience.
- Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross) (preferred).
- Familiarity with AORN standards (preferred).
- Important consideration: This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training through the Periop 101 program. Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR.
Pay
Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95. Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience.
Schedule
Full-Time: 40 hrs/week – Day Shift. Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required.