Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Hartford Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical-Trauma ICU. You will provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support families through complex care plans.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, CT RN license, and BLS certification, with at least one year of acute care experience. This full-time day-shift role offers professional growth within a leading health system in Hartford, CT.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Minimum one year Acute Care RN experience strongly preferred.
• Current CT RN license.
• BLS certification required prior to date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients in the Surgical-Trauma ICU.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Assist in the management of patients with complex medical conditions.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and report changes to the medical team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Support and mentor new nursing staff and graduate nurses.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education for patients/families

Education

BSN

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Surgical ICU at Hartford HealthCare provides high-quality care to critically ill patients, working within a team-based environment to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Facility: Hartford Hospital
• Department/Unit: Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care Unit
• Schedule: Full Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients in the Surgical-Trauma ICU.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Assist in the management of patients with complex medical conditions.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions and report changes to the medical team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
• Support and mentor new nursing staff and graduate nurses.

Requirements

Education:

• BSN required

Experience:

• Minimum one year Acute Care Registered Nurse experience strongly preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current Connecticut RN License
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire

About Hartford HealthCare

Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With a comprehensive network of facilities, they focus on innovative treatments and community education to improve health outcomes for all patients.