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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR CORE

Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut

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Graduate Nurses, may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program) BSN Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certificatio· from this posting

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 1, 2026

What the listing says

Shift
Shift Detail: Primarily day shift with rotation to evenings and nights as needed.
Weekends, holidays, call
Every 3rd weekend rotation. · Call rotation.
Orientation & support
Transition-to-practice program

About this role

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Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Shift Detail: Primarily day shift with rotation to evenings and nights as needed. 2-8 hour shifts, 2-12 hour shifts. Every 3rd weekend rotation. Call rotation. Start here at Hartford Hospital and work where every moment matters! Hartford Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Hartford Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here. What our nurses love about Hartford Hospital: • SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $30,000 offered for this role (restrictions apply) • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents • Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans • Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health • Paid time off and health insurance packages • Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! At Hartford Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. A Level I Trauma Center, Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology and medical care, evidenced by its state-of-the-art institutes and Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI). CESI is one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Hartford Hospital is committed to promoting patient safety and interprofessional collaboration at every level within the organization. Position Description: The OR Nurse functions as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room. Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care to patients within the Operating Room. Provides nursing care in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN, ASPAN and SGNA standards. Participates in patient teaching; incorporates the needs and behavior of the patient’s specific age/cultural groups in planning and providing care. Participates in quality improvement activities. The Core Operating Room (OR) provides care to a diverse group of patients across multiple surgical specialties. These specialties include general surgery, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), colorectal, oral maxillofacial, trauma, transplant, vascular access, bariatrics, urology, gynecology, thoracic, and robotics. The Core OR team is also responsible for ensuring 24/7 operating room coverage, offering staff a range of alternative scheduling options. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for team members to engage in innovation and continued learning with new equipment and procedures. Qualifications • 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. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters. 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.

Requirements

  • Acute care
  • Academic medical center
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Nights as needed

About the employer

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Hartford Hospital
Academic Medical Center

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England and a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing cutting-edge treatment to its patients. It is the flagship of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with 40,000+ colleagues
  • Level 1 Trauma Center offering high-acuity clinical experience and cutting-edge treatment
  • Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to learn and grow

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest dimension at 3.2/5 on Indeed reviews
  • Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee feedback
  • Job security and advancement rated 3.3/5, below midpoint
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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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