Orthopedic Operating Room RN – Joint and Spine

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

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 $59.95/hour
  • Pay is based on working RN experience only. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

• Unit-based specialty pay is available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage Day 1
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match Day 1
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Time and Holidays Day 1
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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 nations 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.