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 a teaching hospital within Trinity Health Of New England.
Responsibilities
- Engage in didactic learning sessions designed to enhance understanding of 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Valid RN license in Connecticut.
- Minimum of one year of Emergency Room nursing experience.
- Important consideration: this role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training as an ER nurse; candidates must be able to function independently in the Emergency Room.
Qualifications
- Preferred: BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
- Preferred: ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post‑hire).
Benefits
- Specialized increased weekend differential pay for the 24 hours worked.
- Additional bonus of 6 hours of pay at base salary, totaling 30 hours of pay for the weekend schedule.
- All evening and night shift differentials apply during the 24 hours worked.
- Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience.
Pay
Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95 per hour.
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 will 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 that fall outside these hours are not considered part of the weekend schedule.