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Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma

You'll care for surgical and trauma patients, from abdominal and orthopedic trauma to neurosurgery and bariatrics.

Posted Oct 12

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour day shifts · Days 12 Hour Day Shift
Unit and setting
Hospital cares for patients with a variety of surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuriessurgical and trauma patients
License
RN license Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.Current Connecticut RN license
Term
Permanent Work Schedule: Full time 36-hour DaysFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Current Connecticut RN license Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut. Check your license
Certification
BLS certification Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Education
Nursing degree from an accredited college or university program Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
Also asks
Communication, organization and critical thinking skills Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

Experience
Acute care, med-surg or general surgery experience Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred.

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient and family teaching Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness.
Day to day
recognize emergencies and call in resources Recognize emergency situations and mobilize appropriate resources.
Details
Level 1 trauma center with 617 beds and a major teaching hospital Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.

The workplace

CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing

Posted on CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.’s careers page.

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Employment Type

Full time Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital, the Inpatient Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) cares for patients with a variety of surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuries, including abdominal trauma, orthopedic trauma, bariatrics, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery.

What You Will Do

Provide hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team. Develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments. Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness. Recognize emergency situations and mobilize appropriate resources. Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice. Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.

Licensure

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Preferred Skills

Experience

Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred. Position Highlights and Benefits

Work Schedule

Full time 36-hour Days Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and recognized team, including award recipients. A supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on clinical curiosity and high-quality, holistic care.

Ministry/Facility Information

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.

Keyword: Registered Nurse, RN, Med / Surg; Medical Surgical, inpatient 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.

What's around it?

In Hartford, CT

Hartford, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,269/mo
Household income
$46,411/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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