Registered Nurse (RN) -OR General Surgery
Company: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Location: West Haven
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) SIGN-ON
BONUS OFFERED! (Restrictions Apply) Generous sign on bonus for RNs
with at least 3 years of OR nursing experience . Work where every
moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare
colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we
do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part
of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St.
Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200
employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a
76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large
multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for
adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in
Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare
network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital. Job Summary
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Promote safe care for patients undergoing operative and other
invasive procedures through evidence based practices as the RN
Circulator. Provides support to the surgical team for maintaining a
high level of sterility. Responsibilities Demonstrates the
knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify
physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age related needs
in order to provide individualized care to the patient. Reviews
charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols
prior to and after the surgical procedure Adhere to all relevant
health and safety standards Communicate with patients, teammates,
and physicians to ensure continuity of care Assess patients prior
to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns Prepare
the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments,
equipment) Check equipment & troubleshoot as needed Assume
responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized Position
and prepare patient on operating table Monitor patient’s vital
signs to detect anomalies Adhere to safety standards and
precautions Pass medical instruments or other objects to the
surgeon during operation when scrubbed Qualifications Licensed
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of
Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Associate Nursing degree required, BSN preferred Certified BLS
Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer
date. Current 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse (scrub is
a plus, not required) Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile
techniques Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures Critical
thinker and problem solver Team Player Excellent organizational and
time management skills A great team player with excellent
communication skills We take great care of careers. With locations
around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities
for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an
organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
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