Registered Nurse - RN – Cardiac ICU

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, &

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Retirement Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The RN will deliver care to critically ill patients, perform assessments, develop care plans, and manage complex medication regimens and invasive monitoring.

This 36-hour per week, evening shift role (11:00 am–11:00 pm) includes rotating weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree in Nursing, an active Connecticut RN license, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required.
• Valid Connecticut RN license.
• 1+ year CICU experience preferred.
• ECMO experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for critical care patients and develop care plans.
• Adjust critical infusions and monitor hemodynamics and sedation.
• Care for patients with advanced monitoring and invasive equipment.
• Provide care in a 22-bed Level 1 Trauma CICU and ECMO program context.

Skills

ICU nursing

Cardiac ICU

ECMO experience

Critical care

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

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 Required

• 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 Cardiac ICU nursing experience.
• Experience with ECMO is a plus.

Preferred

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.

Important Consideration

This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training for Cardiac Intensive Care nursing. Candidates must be able to function independently in the Cardiac ICU, and their resumes must demonstrate expertise in ICU-level patient care, as well as familiarity with open-heart procedures. Strength with ECMO is a plus.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time: 36 hrs/week – Evening Shift. 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Rotating weekends and holidays
• Compensation and Benefits Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour Pay is based on working RN experience only.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Unit-based specialty pay is available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
• Day 1 Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Day 1 Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Day 1 Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.