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Operating Room RN

Trinity Health·Waterbury, Connecticut

$36 - $60/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 29 days ago
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About the role

Deliver safe, high-quality intraoperative care by performing circulating and scrub duties. Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient and coordinated patient care throughout procedures.

Employment type: Full time

SHIFT

Day Shift

Description

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.

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 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.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid Connecticut RN license. Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR, as this role is not for new graduates.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Positioning
  • Site Preparation
  • Sterile Technique
  • Surgical Collaboration
  • Instrumentation
  • Circulating
  • Scrub Duties
  • Intraoperative Care

Benefits

  • Specialty Pay
  • RN Step Program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$36 - $60/hr
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people...

Salary listed on 1,668 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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