Registered Nurse - RN - ICU

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse for the ICU to deliver care to critically ill patients. The role focuses on assessments, care planning, and ensuring stability through careful management of hemodynamics and sedation.

You will monitor patients with invasive equipment, administer complex medications, and collaborate with a dedicated team. This full-time night-shift position offers specialty pay for experienced RN staff and a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut is required.
• Ideal candidates will have 1+ year ICU/CCU/Step Down experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ICU Nursing

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Sedation Management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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.

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 ICU, Critical Care, or Step Down 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 certification, support available for certification post-hire.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time: 36 hrs/week – Night Shift

• 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 Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

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.