Surgical ICU Nurse — Critical Care & Growth Pathways

Hartford Healthcare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for our Surgical ICU to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care to post-operative and acutely ill patients. You will perform complex assessments, manage ventilators and drips, and coordinate interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal outcomes.

You’ll educate patients and families, advocate for safety and comfort, and document using advanced EHR systems within a leading Connecticut healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Connecticut.
• Experience in surgical ICU or critical care setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality critical care to post-operative and acutely ill patients.
• Manage ventilators and drips as prescribed.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and safety.
• Document using advanced EHR systems and charting.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

EHR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

RN license (CONNECTICUT)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Hartford Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for our Surgical ICU to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care to post-operative and acutely ill patients. You will perform complex assessments, manage ventilators and drips, and coordinate interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal outcomes.

You’ll educate patients and families, advocate for safety and comfort, and document using advanced EHR systems within a leading Connecticut healthcare network.