Registered Nurse - RN – Cardiac ICU

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

About The Position

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. Important Consideration This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training for Cardiac Intensive Care nursing. Candidates must be able to function independently in the Cardiac ICU, and their resumes must demonstrate expertise in ICU-level patient care, as well as familiarity with open-heart procedures. Strength with ECMO is a plus. 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. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required
Valid RN license in Connecticut
Ideal candidates will have one or more years of ICU, Critical Care, or Step Down nursing experience
Candidates must be able to function independently in the Cardiac ICU
Resumes must demonstrate expertise in ICU-level patient care, as well as familiarity with open-heart procedures

Nice To Haves

BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.
Strength with ECMO is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for Critical Care Patients
Conduct assessments
Devise care plans
Adjust 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