Position Purpose:
At Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center, part of Saint Mary's Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room (OR) 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.
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 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.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full-Time – 40 hours/week
All shifts are Monday through Friday
No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements
Specialty pay available for 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
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.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Valid RN license in Connecticut
- One or more years of intraoperative/OR nursing experience, including circulating and scrub duties
- Ability to function independently in the OR (not for new graduates or Periop 101 trainees)
- Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross)
- Familiarity with AORN standards
- Competence in patient positioning, site preparation, sterile technique, and instrumentation handling
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
