Registered Nurse - RN - Emergency Room

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

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This full-time, night shift role offers a 36-hour work week (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) with rotating weekends/holidays.

The RN will deliver emergent and critical care, participate in learning sessions in a sim lab, and pursue trauma nurse certification in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Connecticut RN license and ADN are required; BLS/CPR, ACLS, and TNCC are preferred or available post-hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care to emergent and critical patients in the Emergency Department.
• Engage in didactic learning sessions and utilize a state-of-the-art simulation lab.
• Pursue certification as a trauma nurse with opportunities for growth in a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description:

Position Purpose

In the Emergency Department (ED) at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in delivering care to emergent and critical patients.

What You Will Do

• Engage in didactic learning sessions designed to enhance your understanding of Emergency Department (ED) nursing, with a focus on utilizing a state-of-the-art simulation lab.
• Apply critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity and complex patients effectively.
• Pursue certification as a trauma nurse, with opportunities for professional growth in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required
• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Emergency Room nursing experience.

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 and TNCC certification (support available post-hire)

Position Highlights

• Full-Time: 36 hrs/week – Night Shift - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• 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.