Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care (Per Diem)

IntelliResume; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse Residency program

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Free parking

Discounts on services

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care unit at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.

This per diem night shift role focuses on neuro-critical care, heart and vascular, and surgical oncology, with direct nursing care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Nursing, 2 years of Med-Surg/CCU experience, and an active CT RN license with BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients' needs.
• Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Participate in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient care coordination

Interdisciplinary rounds

Discharge planning

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Critical Care provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and protocols. This per diem role is ideal for nurses looking to work in a dynamic environment focused on neuro-critical care, heart and vascular, and surgical oncology.

Highlights

• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Facility: St. Vincent's Medical Center
• Schedule: Per Diem, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients' needs.
• Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Participate in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.

Requirements

Education

• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.

Experience

• Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months of employment.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs focused on mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• Free parking on-site.
• Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages.

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals and over 40,000 colleagues, they enhance access, affordability, equity, and excellence in healthcare across Connecticut.