Registered Nurse, RN Cardiology, Per Diem

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking an RN for per diem rotating shifts. You will deliver direct patient care, triage calls, administer medications, and assist with cardiology procedures.

The role emphasizes education on lifestyle, medication management, and prevention. You will collaborate with cardiologists and the care team to tailor testing and follow-up plans, while contributing to overall nursing quality through improvement initiatives and clear patient

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN Licensure in Connecticut.
• BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• RN experience required; cardiac stress tests experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cardiologists and care team to coordinate testing and follow-up care.
• Contribute to nursing quality through performance improvement.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and disease prevention.
• Use computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation) and MS Office.
• Demonstrate problem solving and positive communication within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

RN License in CT

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

Tools

E-MAR

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:At Saint Mary's Hospital, as an RN you’ll deliver direct patient care, including triaging patient calls, administering medications and injections, assisting with stress tests and cardiac procedures, and providing education on lifestyle changes, medication management, and disease prevention.

What you will do:

• Collaborate closely with our cardiologists and the care team to coordinate testing, follow-up care, and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

• Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.

• Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.

• Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN graduate preferred

• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut

• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC)

• RN Experience required; experience with Cardiac Stress Tests preferred

Work schedule: per Diem, rotating shifts

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System

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.