Registered Nurse - RN – Cardiac ICU

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) 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.
• Operate within an acclaimed 22-bed Level 1 Trauma Facility unit, contributing to a burgeoning ECMO Program.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required
• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

• Full-Time: 36 hrs/week – Evening Shift. 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Pay

• 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 Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.