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Operating Room RN

Trinity Health Of New England

Hartford, Connecticut

$36.15–$59.95/hr

About $75k–$125k/yr

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Posted Aug 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 30, 2026

What this means for you

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $75k–$125k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required
Facility
Level I trauma center · Teaching hospital

About this role

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: AtSaint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Main Operating Room RN 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. • Must have two (2) or more years ofinpatient nursingexperience. Preferred: • Ideal candidates must have 1 or more years ofintraoperative nursingexperience, including circulating and scrub experience. • Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross) • Familiarity with AORN standards Important Consideration *** This positionis opento experienced RN candidates seeking training through the AORN Periop 101 program. Comprehensive onboarding and education will be provided to support a successful transition into the intraoperative nursing environment. This role isnotdesigned for new graduates or those seeking training through the Periop 101 program. Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR. Position Highlights: • Full-Time: 40 hrs/week – Day Shift • Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required • 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 for this role

CirculatingScrubPatient PositioningSite PrepSterile TechniqueAORN standards

Certifications

BLSCPR

Requirements

  • CT RN license
  • Surgery assistance
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • Medical procedure preparation
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • BLS Certification

About the employer

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Trinity Health Of New England
Hospital

Trinity Health of New England is a regional division of one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems, serving communities across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The system operates multiple hospitals including Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT and Johnson Memorial…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven Catholic healthcare culture with clear sense of purpose
  • Part of a large multi-state health system offering career mobility across facilities
  • Opportunities to learn new things and meet personal professional goals

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 by nursing employees
  • Employees cite need for improvement in trust among colleagues
  • Sense of belonging within the workplace culture identified as an area for improvement
mission-drivenCatholic faith-basedpeople-centeredreverencestewardshipcommunity-focused

Living in Hartford, CT

Hartford blends historic New England charm with a robust healthcare landscape. Set along the Connecticut River, it offers RNs cultural staples like the Mark Twain House, scenic parks, and a central location between Boston and New York for easy weekend escapes.

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Metro price level · Hartford area
3% above the national average
BEA index 102.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,269/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$46,411/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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