Hartford HealthCare·Hartford, Connecticut
The primary role is to serve as a circulating nurse in cardiac and vascular operating rooms, ensuring proper equipment setup and patient-centered care. The nurse will work within an interdisciplinary team to support high-acuity surgical procedures and participate in quality improvement activities.
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Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices.
The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research.
We received “top performer” recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.
Position Description: The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) provides specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac or vascular surgery.
Common procedures in the CVOR include coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacements, heart transplants, aortic artery repairs, vascular bypass, endarterectomies, and endovascular cardiac surgeries, among others.
Nurses in the CVOR are integral members of a highly functioning and dynamic interdisciplinary team, working closely with cardiac and vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, surgical technologists, perfusionists, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
Expand on your skills –join this established skilled team in this expanding fast paced, high volume, high acuity specialty area.
Additional Responsibilities Include: The primary role will be as a circulating nurse in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms.
High volume OR, averaging 30 open heart cases per week.
On-call obligation required for covering weeknights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation process.
Works as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient-centered care to high acuity patients.
Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation.
Assists with cleaning operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material.
Organizing and administering individualized, professional patient care to patients within the Operating Room.
Providing nursing care in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN, ASPAN and SGNA standards.
Participating in patient teaching; incorporating the needs and behavior of the patient’s specific age/cultural groups in planning and providing care.
Participating in quality improvement activities.
After orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend only schedule.
Current active CT RN License Previous OR experience required (OR Novice nurses, including Graduate Nurses, may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program) BSN Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Excellent interpersonal skills Independent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills CNOR certification preferred Hartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network.
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Candidates must hold a current active Connecticut Registered Nurse license and possess previous operating room experience. A BSN is preferred, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at the time of hire.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.