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Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma

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

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights · nights 12 Hour Night Shift36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Inpatient Trauma · 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 Full time Shift:Full 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
graduate of an accredited nursing school Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Also asks
communication, organizational and critical thinking skills Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred

Experience
acute care, Medical-Surgical or General Surgery experience Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Hartford staff RN payHartford staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $37/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $37/hr, across 95 postings.
Pay differential
Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
unit-based specialty payone or more years of RN experience
Pay reviews
pay based on working RN experience only Pay is based on working RN experience only.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverageMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • BenefitsRetirement savings with employer matchRetirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • BenefitsPaid time off, vacation, sick time and holidaysTime Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentTuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • BenefitsBasic and supplemental life and AD&D insuranceBasic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • BenefitsWell-being initiativeWell-being Initiative
  • BenefitsCareer growth and advancement within Trinity HealthCareer Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
  • Time Off (Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays)

The role and schedule

Day to day
hands-on bedside care for complex surgical patients Provide hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Day to day
patient and family education Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness.
Details
Level 1 trauma center; 617-bed hospital and major teaching hospital Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.
Details
team includes award recipients Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and recognized team, including award recipients.

The workplace

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

Your fit

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  • 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 Night 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

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

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 Nights 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.

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work. Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour Pay is based on working RN experience only.

Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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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