Registered Nurse - RN - ICU
Waterbury, Connecticut
Posted Sep 8 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Connecticut is $40/hr, across 98 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
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Position Purpose
AtSaint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required
- Valid RN license inConnecticut
- Ideal candidates will have one or more years of ICU, Critical Care, or Step Down nursing experience
Preferred
- Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- ACLS certification, support available for certification post-hire.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time: 36 hrs/week –NightShift
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
- Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
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.
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“Preferred: Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) ACLS cer” · from this posting
Requirements
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- 12 hour shift
- Inpatient experience
- RN License
- Hourly pay
- Medical equipment operation
- BLS Certification
Place
- City
- Waterbury, Connecticut
- Median rent
- $1,225/mo
- Local household income
- $51,886/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Waterbury area index 99.8, where 100 is the national average.
Waterbury, known as the Brass City, sits along the Naugatuck River in central Connecticut, offering nurses a practical home base between Hartford and New Haven. Its mix of historic industrial architecture and residential neighborhoods provides a grounded, working-class feel with straightforward access to major Connecticut healthcare corridors.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Trinity Health of New England is a regional division of one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems, serving communities across Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a faith-based organization, Trinity Health of New England positions itself as a transforming and…
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ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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