Registered Nurse - RN – Cardiac ICU

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialty pay

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The RN delivers care to critically ill patients, conducts assessments, develops care plans, and administers complex medications and invasive monitoring.

This full-time evening shift (11:00 am–11:00 pm) includes rotating weekends and holidays, with specialty pay available for experienced nurses; the unit features a Level 1 Trauma Center and a growing ECMO program.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients, conducting assessments, devising care plans, and adjusting critical drips to ensure hemodynamic stability.
• Attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring, heightened observation, invasive equipment, and intricate medication regimens.
• Operate within a Level 1 Trauma Facility unit and contribute to the ECMO program.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Hemodynamic monitoring

Invasive monitoring

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

RN license in Connecticut

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Evening Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) delivers patient care to individuals in critical condition.

What You Will Do:

• Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients, conducting assessments, devising care plans, and adjusting critical drips to ensure hemodynamic stability and appropriate sedation levels.

• Attend to patients requiring advanced monitoring, heightened observation, utilization of invasive equipment, and administration of intricate medication regimens.

• Operate within an acclaimed 22-bed Level 1 Trauma Facility unit, contributing to a burgeoning ECMO Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required

• Valid RN license in Connecticut

• Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training

Preferred:

• Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

• ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 36 hrs/week – Evening Shift. 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• 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 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.