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Description:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• 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     

Preferred:

• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

• ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.

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.

Position Highlights:

• Part-Time: 24 hrs/week – Night Shift

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

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.