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Operating Room RN

Trinity Health

#On-Call #RN #Day Shift #Operating Room #Rotating Weekends #AORN Standards #Sterile Technique #Scrub #Circulating #Surgical Patients

Quick overview

The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality care to surgical patients by performing circulating and/or scrub duties, including managing patient positioning, site preparation, instrumentation, and maintaining sterile technique. This role requires close collaboration with the surgical team to ensure efficient and coordinated care throughout all procedures.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree and hold a valid RN license in Connecticut, with a strong preference for one or more years of intraoperative experience covering both circulating and scrub duties. This position is explicitly not for new graduates or those seeking training through the Periop 101 program, as independent functioning in the OR is required.

associate degreePatient PositioningSterile TechniqueInstrumentationRN LicenseScrub DutiesCirculating DutiesBLS/CPRIntraoperative CareSite PrepSurgical Team Collaboration

Job description

Employment Type

Full time
Shift:
Day
Shift
Description:
Position
Purpose: At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Operating Room RN delivers safe, high-quality care to surgical patients.
What
You
Will Do: 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. Minimum

Qualifications

Required: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required Valid RN license in Connecticut Ideal candidates will have 1 or more years of intraoperative nursing experience, including circulating and scrub experience.

Preferred

Current BLS/CPR (AHA or
Red
Cross)
Familiarity with
AORN standards
Important
Consideration: This position is open to RN candidates seeking training through the AORN Periop 101 program. Comprehensive onboarding and education will be provided to support a successful transition into the intraoperative nursing environment. .
Position
Highlights:
Full-Time: 32 hrs/week – Day Shift Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of
RN experience
Hourly position, included in
RN
Step
Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95 Ministry/Facility Information Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.