Night Shift General Surgery RN — Post‑Op Care & Recovery

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 103,584,000 - 171,781,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT is hiring a full-time RN for the Inpatient General Surgery unit. The role focuses on post-operative recovery, ongoing assessment, and coordination of care during the inpatient stay.

Responsibilities include completing comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families on post-surgical care and recovery expectations. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Nursing and CT RN license; BLS/CPR

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Ideal candidates will have one or more years of General Surgery, Med/Surg, or Acute Inpatient nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification is preferred and certification support offered post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-operative general surgery patients, including assessment, pain management, wound care, and monitoring for complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient progression, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, medications, activity restrictions, and recovery expectations to promote safe transitions.

Skills

RN license CT

Nursing care

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT is hiring a full-time RN for the Inpatient General Surgery unit. The role focuses on post-operative recovery, ongoing assessment, and coordination of care during the inpatient stay.

Responsibilities include completing comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families on post-surgical care and recovery expectations. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Nursing and CT RN license; BLS/CPR