Registered Nurse (RN) - NeuroSurgical ICU

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is a large teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center within Hartford HealthCare. Its 17-bed Neuro-Surgical ICU cares for critically ill adult neuroscience and neurosurgical patients, including people with stroke, head or spinal cord trauma, and brain hemorrhage. Patients may require specialized monitoring of intracranial pressure, brain tissue oxygenation, and hemodynamics. Nurses provide skilled, compassionate bedside care and use a family-centered approach. They work as part of a coordinated healthcare team, collaborating closely with neuro-intensivists, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school; a BSN is required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association, ACLS certification, and proof of Arrhythmia Certification are required before the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of acute care RN experience is strongly preferred.
In exceptional circumstances, experienced ASN/ADN nurses currently pursuing a BSN or MSN may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled, compassionate bedside care to critically ill adult neuroscience and neurosurgical patients.
Monitor intracranial pressures, brain tissue oxygenation, and hemodynamics.
Use a family-centered approach when caring for patients and their families.
Collaborate with neuro-intensivists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and other healthcare team members.
Work as part of a team to achieve patient outcomes aligned with Hartford HealthCare’s values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Caring.