Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Surgical Cardiology

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses and Graduate Nurses for its Cardiology units. Nurses in this specialty provide care across surgical and medical cardiology interventions and have opportunities to develop skills that can support their broader careers. Cardiac experience is not required; graduate and recent graduate nurses are encouraged to apply. The role offers a supportive team, experienced managers, clinical ladders, continuing education, and a comprehensive Nurse Residency. Nurses are encouraged to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation, and evidence-based practices.

Hartford Hospital is a large teaching hospital and Level I trauma center. Its Cardiovascular Surgical teams use advanced technology and surgical care, and the hospital houses the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), a medical simulation training center, as well as the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center. The organization is committed to patient safety and provides career development opportunities across its locations.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN license required before the start date.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within six years of starting in the RN role.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Recent acute-care RN experience is preferred; graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One year of recent acute-care RN experience; this experience is required for eligibility for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiology unit, including care related to surgical and medical interventions.
• Practice at the top of the nursing license using research, innovation, and evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for RNs with at least one year of acute-care nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment, including up to 40% reimbursement through Quinnipiac University for the colleague and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing loans.
• Employee Assistance and wellness programs.
• No mandating.
• Free parking.
• Clinical ladders and continuing education.
• Comprehensive Nurse Residency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree