Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Weekend Only
About the Role
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. Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, is a 617‑bed Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest multi‑institutional Catholic healthcare systems.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Valid RN license in Connecticut.
- One or more years of Emergency Room nursing experience.
Preferred:
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
- ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post‑hire).
Important consideration: This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training as an Emergency Room nurse; candidates must be able to function independently in the Emergency Room.
Pay
Hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95 per hour. Specialty pay is available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience. Weekend differential pay applies for the 24‑hour weekend schedule, plus an additional bonus of 6 hours of base‑salary pay (totaling 30 hours of pay). Evening and night shift differentials also apply during those hours.
Schedule
Full‑time, weekends only – 12‑hour day shift. The weekend program runs from 7:00 p.m. Friday through 7:30 a.m. Monday. You work every weekend, minus one per quarter, for a total of 24 hours (two 12‑hour shifts or three 8‑hour shifts depending on the unit). Holidays outside these hours are not counted as part of the weekend schedule.