Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology ICU

Hartford Hospital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for the Bliss 10i unit within its Heart and Vascular Institute. This twelve-bed unit treats patients with myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post-cardiac arrest, requiring specialized monitoring and devices.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced cardiac care. Ideal candidates hold a CT RN license, BSN, and BLS/ACLS with arrhythmia certification; telemetry experience

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• BSN is required.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association, ACLS certification, and proof of Arrhythmia Certification required prior to date of hire.
• Minimum one year Telemetry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Cardiology, Critical Care and/or Progressive Care experience preferred.
• In exceptional circumstances, candidates with an ASN/ADN may be considered for employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside care in a cardiac ICU setting.
• Collaborate closely with Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology department, and Cardiovascular Surgical Team to monitor and treat patients.
• deliver high-quality, compassionate care in alignment with Hartford Healthcare values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Caring.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Cardiology knowledge

Critical Care nursing

Team-based care

Education

BSN required

ASN/ADN considered

Job description

Location Detail:

79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail:

perm nights EOW/EOH

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN).

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

This is a posting for Bliss 10i, a twelve-bed unit within Hartford HealthCare's Heart and Vascular Institute, the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit's population primarily consists of patients with myocardial infarctions, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post-cardiac arrest. Registered Nurses (RNs) are trained in the use of specialized equipment to monitor and treat these patient populations. Some of these are: transvenous pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary ventricular assist devices, pulmonary artery catheters, and targeted temperature management. The unit works closely with the Cardiac Catherization lab, Electrophysiology department, and the Cardiovascular Surgical Team.

Job Summary

In critical care, our Registered Nurses (RNs) are highly skilled and trained; helping to provide expertise at the bedside and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way. The units heavily rely on a team-based mentality in which all healthcare team members work congruently to achieve the best outcomes based on the Hartford Healthcare values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity and Caring.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required).
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association, ACLS certification, and proof of Arrhythmia Certification required prior to date of hire.
• Minimum one year Telemetry experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Cardiology, Critical Care and/or Progressive Care experience preferred.
• In exceptional circumstances, candidates with an ASN/ADN may be considered for employment.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees. We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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.