Position Purpose:
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Operating Room RN supports surgical patients within the Connecticut Joint & Spine Institute, delivering safe, high-quality care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This position will rotate between Orthopedic Operating Room suites in the Institute and the Main Operating Room to support Orthopedic Traumas.
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 school
Valid RN license in Connecticut
Ideal candidates will have Intraoperative Operating Room nursing experience, particularly in Orthopedic surgical procedures, including circulating and/or scrub roles.
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 Orthopedic OR.
Position Highlights:
Part-Time: 24hrs/week – Day Shift
Three (3) 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends/holidays
Participation in on-call is required, based on unit needs
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 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.
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
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut
- Ability to function independently in the orthopedic operating room
- Intraoperative operating room nursing experience, particularly in orthopedic procedures, including circulating and/or scrub roles
- Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Familiarity with AORN standards
- At least one year of Registered Nurse experience for specialty pay eligibility
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.
