Registered Nurse - RN - Emergency Room

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department at Saint Mary’s Hospital delivers care to emergent and critical patients. The position includes didactic learning focused on Emergency Department nursing and use of a state-of-the-art simulation lab. The RN applies critical-thinking skills to manage high-acuity and complex patients and pursues trauma-nurse certification, with professional-growth opportunities in a Level 2 Trauma Center.

This is a full-time, hourly staff position working 36 hours per week on an evening shift from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am, with rotating weekends and holidays. Pay ranges from $37.25 to $61.75 per hour and is based on working RN experience; location may also affect pay within the stated range. Unit-based specialty pay is available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience.

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Waterbury, Connecticut, and surrounding communities. The organization describes a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Emergency Room nursing experience.
• Candidates with at least one year of acute inpatient nursing experience may be considered for training.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification; support is available after hire.
• TNCC certification; support is available after hire.
• One or more years of Emergency Room nursing experience.
• At least one year of acute inpatient nursing experience for consideration for training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to emergent and critical patients in the Emergency Department.
• Participate in didactic learning sessions focused on Emergency Department nursing and use of a simulation lab.
• Apply critical-thinking skills to manage high-acuity and complex patients.
• Pursue certification as a trauma nurse.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
• Day 1 retirement savings program with employer match.
• Day 1 time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Day 1 tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Well-being initiative.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.

What This Job Offers

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