Registered Nurse RN Surgical Cardiology

Position Overview

Employment Type:

Full time.

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift.

At Saint Francis Hospital, the Surgical Cardiology unit provides comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including dysrhythmias, atherosclerotic disease, and complex surgical interventions such as CABG, valve replacements, and TAVR procedures. The unit also supports patients recovering from thoracic, vascular, and select general surgical procedures.

• Collaborate with a strong, interdisciplinary team comprised of RNs, LPNs, PA/APRNs, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, and Hospitalists, with support from ancillary staff and further consultants.
• Monitor, record, and respond to patients’ clinical status.
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice.

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
• BLS (AHA/ARC) required; ACLS required within the first year of employment.
• BSN preferred.
• Previous acute care experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or Cardiology settings preferred.

• Full-time position (36 hours per week).
• Night Shift.
• Every other Weekend/Holiday.
• Hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.