Registered Nurse- Med Surg​/weekend

Job Details

Position: RN – Med/Surg Telemetry (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Location:

BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus – Bristol, CT 06010

36 Hours a week, Days. 7:00am–7:30pm, every other weekend.

At Bristol Health, we see each day as a chance to care for tomorrow. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to patients, residents, and families. This role is an integral part of the med/surg telemetry team, providing direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health’s policies and evidence‑based protocols.

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Carry out physician orders and administer prescribed medication.
• Perform wound care and vital sign monitoring.
• Document and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation and IT tools.
• Orient and mentor new team members.
• Follow universal precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision package.
• 403(b) plan.
• Nursing clinical ladder.
• Paid time off plan.
• Employee retail pharmacy on site.

• CT RN license in good standing.
• Minimum six months of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care (preferred).
• ASN required with intent to obtain BSN.
• Active BLS certification required; ACLS preferred upon hire and offered within 6 months.
• Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse; certification from a professional nursing body preferred.
• Successfully complete general orientation, Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, Health Care Provider BLS from AHA, and all training programs as determined by Education & HRD.
• Complete unit‑based competency package and unit‑specific items; strong team skills.
• Must be willing to float or be reassigned to other departments, units, offices or locations as needed.

• Perform repetitive activities including walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting.
• Lift greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Look at a computer monitor.
• Vision acuity correctable to normal.
• Hearing acuity correctable to normal.
• Ability to verbalize clearly.

Regular exposure to patient elements and occasional stress.